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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Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60. -
SuDS role grows under new water rules
Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, according to Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter.
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