Tidal
Tidal and marine energy projects and technology.
Mersey tidal decision backs Bromborough–Otterspool alignment, subject to call-in
The 6 November decision advances design and consent preparation, with construction funding and final investment approval still to come.
Mersey tidal proposal identifies Bromborough–Otterspool corridor ahead of November vote
Liverpool City Region will consider a preferred barrage corridor and funding model on 6 November; construction consent and a final investment decision remain outstanding.
TotalEnergies Joins Orkney's Wave Power Project to Decarbonize Subsea Oil and Gas Operations
Archive (2023-12-11): The £2 million demonstrator scheme, which entered its current phase in 2021, successfully integrated the Blue X wave energy converter…
US-Led Consortium Receives £800,000 Grant from UK Gov to Advance Tidal Technology
Archive (2023-11-15): The grant, provided by the UK Research and Innovation fund (UKRI), will support the consortium consisting of Severn Estuary Tidal Bar…
European Hydropower Industry Urges Attention from Brussels
Archive (2023-10-30): Despite its historical significance, the hydropower industry is grappling with slow growth amid increasing emphasis on wind and solar…
Wales Celebrates Launch of First Tidal Energy Site at Morlais
Archive (2023-10-20): Managed by the Anglesey-based social enterprise Menter Môn, the Morlais site is set to transform Wales’ energy landscape and propel…
Tests Underway for Combined Wind and Wave Energy Platforms
Archive (2023-09-18): The initiative follows a report by Offshore Wind Consultants (OWC) that explores the synergies between offshore wind and wave energy…
Banchory Turbine Firm Rivtide Power Secures £100,000 Scottish Enterprise Grant
Archive (2023-09-14): The grant will enable Rivtide Power to develop a second-generation prototype of its patented Mass of Water Turbine (MOWT).
Orbital Marine Power Secures Two Contracts for Difference (CfDs) in UK Renewables Auction
Archive, September 2023: Orbital Marine Power secures two UK Contracts for Difference for tidal energy development.
Mocean Energy Secures £3.2 Million EU Funding for 250kW Wave Energy Device
Archive (2023-09-05): This large-scale wave energy device will be manufactured in Scotland and deployed at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in…
Edinburgh Tidal Company Enters Administration
Archive (2023-08-10): Tidal energy developer Sustainable Marine Energy (SME) has been placed under administration, citing the challenges faced by its…
Crown Estate Scotland to Evaluate Tidal and Wave Projects through Comprehensive Survey
Archive (2023-08-10): Collaborating with the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, CES announced plans for an extensive survey to delve into the state of the…