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New report urges decision-makers to recognise Celtic Sea region’s potential to support UK’s renewable energy future
A joint report by Marine Energy Wales (MEW), Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (OREC), and Celtic Sea Power (CSP), is urging decision-makers to recognise the existing capabilities of the Celtic Sea region when it comes to supporting the UK’s future floating offshore...
Marine Energy Wales responds to consultation on new UK industrial strategy
Marine Energy Wales has submitted its response to the UK Government’s consultation on its new industrial strategy green paper. ‘Invest 2035’ is a 10-year plan devised by UK Government to deliver certainty and stability, and to ultimately encourage businesses to invest...
The Role of Marine Energy in Wales’ Net Zero Future
Our response to the Net Zero 2035 Challenge Group’s Report “How can Wales meet energy needs whilst phasing out fossil fuels by 2035?” In September 2024, the Wales Net Zero 2035 Challenge Group released a comprehensive series of seven reports. Commissioned through the...
Deploying Floating Offshore Wind Test and Demo projects in the Celtic Sea: What lessons can we learn from Kincardine?
Credit: Principle Power Article written by Charlie Allen, Floating Offshore Wind Project Manager at Marine Energy Wales It was a calm and foggy morning the day I set off from Aberdeen Port to visit Kincardine floating offshore wind farm. Located 15km off the Scottish...
Marine renewable energy: How our Welsh ports are preparing for the future
The development of marine renewables, including tidal energy and floating offshore wind projects, present a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Wales and ensuring our ports are ready and able to support the sector is vital. Ports development is key to ensuring Wales...
In conversation with Celtic Freeport CEO, Luciana Ciubotariu
Earlier this year the Celtic Freeport welcomed its first permanent Chief Executive – Luciana Ciubotariu. Luciana has over 20 years of experience in foreign direct investment, strategic consulting and business development. In her previous role, she acted as the Head of...
What our industry needs to succeed
At Marine Energy Wales, we focus on staying in touch with industry so that we can understand and work to overcome challenges on behalf of our valued members. Through our regular engagement, we have compiled what we understand to be the critical needs of the industry,...
Could new Strategic Resource Areas boost tidal energy in Wales?
The Welsh Government is seeking views on the introduction of a new Marine Planning Notice identifying Strategic Resource Areas (SRAs) for tidal stream energy. Tidal stream energy generation is a strategic priority under the current programme for government and there...
Marine Energy Wales: Reflecting on 2023 and anticipating the future
As we bid farewell to 2023, it’s time to reflect on the remarkable journey the marine energy sector in Wales has been on over the past year. The last 12 months have been truly transformative for Wales, for the sector and for us at Marine Energy Wales (MEW). Wales...
Ensuring the Welsh supply chain is ‘Fit 4’ FLOW: in conversation with Floventis
Alex Gauntt is Supply Chain Director for Floventis; a joint venture between Cierco and SBM Offshore. Floventis currently operates in the UK and US markets and are responsible for the Llŷr Project – a proposed floating offshore wind development in the Celtic Sea,...