Wales’s leading marine energy conference returns to Cardiff in Spring 2025
Wales’ leading marine energy conference, hosted by Marine Energy Wales, will take place in Cardiff next year following two hugely successful years at Swansea Arena.
Marine energy sector in Wales soars with £103.4 million investment over the last year
The new Marine Energy Wales State of the Sector Report 2023 has unveiled a record-breaking £103.4 million investment and spending in the Welsh marine energy sector, nearly quadrupling the previous year’s figures.
Ocean Energy Europe announces 50% increase in tidal power generation
Europe still leads the world in tidal energy installations, and European tidal stream projects generated 50% more electricity in 2019 than the year before, according to new statistics released by Ocean Energy Europe.
Marine Power Systems awarded £4.3m to accelerate combined wind and wave power technology
Marine Power Systems (MPS) has been awarded £4.3 million by the European Regional Development Fund to accelerate the development of a floating offshore wind and wave technology that could transform the opportunities for energy generation in deep water locations.
EU funding helps Wales pursue marine energy sector growth
Latest developments in the marine energy sector in Wales show ongoing growth and a steady stream of opportunities - despite the Government’s recent decision not to support the £1.3 billion Swansea Bay tidal power lagoon project.
EU funds needed post-Brexit to support UK wave energy development
A new report says that access to funding, a coherent long-term strategy and greater collaboration are required make wave power work for the UK.
Arup to investigate alternative materials to advance wave power technology
Arup has been appointed by Wave Energy Scotland (WES) to undertake two significant studies to identify alternative material choices for wave energy conversion devices.
Marine energy developer Wave-tricity to benefit from new pontoon at Pembroke Port
Marine energy developer Wave-tricity has signed a contract with the Port of Milford Haven which will see the installation of a new pontoon at Pembroke Port.
EU announces follow-up to € 11m+ MaRINET marine energy project
The EU-funded MaRINET project which has given researchers and developers free access to wave, tidal and offshore-wind energy test infrastructures and has harmonised test practices will be followed by a second MaRINET 2 project under the EU's Horizon 2020 programme.
RSPB calls for UK Government support for 'deep water' renewable energy
Leading environmental organisation RSPB is calling for a renewed commitment by the UK Government to renewable energy the day after the UK Government's consultation on whether support for renewable energy projects should continue beyond 2020 closed.
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Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres. -
Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world. -
South Staffordshire Plc earns prestigious RoSPA global health and safety award
UK-headquartered South Staffordshire Plc, the integrated services group operating within the UK critical infrastructure and essential services markets, has received a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award for global health and safety excellence. -
Balfour Beatty achieves 99.1% Responsible Sourcing on major Thames Estuary infrastructure project
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has delivered exceptional environmental results on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework, one of the nation’s most ambitious flood defence initiatives.
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