Innovative €19.6 million wave energy project co-funded by EU and Innovate UK gets green light
A €19.6 million partnership project, which aims to be the stepping stone towards large scale wave energy commercialisation, has received formal go-ahead from the European Union.
House of Commons EAC launches new inquiry into UK technology innovations and climate change
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry considering how British technology innovation could hold the key to tackling climate change, with an early focus on offshore wind.
Selkie Project sets out Invitation to Tender for wave energy development companies
The SELKIE Project is inviting wave energy developer companies to tender their services to validate the five tools developed during the project.
£17m Pembrokeshire wave energy project on track for summer 2020 deployment
Bombora has now contracted more than 70% of its ground breaking £17 million Pembrokeshire Demonstration Project - the wave energy project is currently on schedule for deployment in mid-2020.
Wave energy demonstrator ready to move into next test phase
Mainstay Marine Solutions, specialist marine engineers in South West Wales, has completed the fabrication and assembly of the 48te Wave Energy device for Australian company AMOG Consulting.
Wave energy firm secures 7 figure working capital facility with Development Bank of Wales
Innovative wave energy technology developer Bombora Wave Power has secured a seven figure working capital facility with the Development Bank of Wales in a move that will help secure the company’s future in Wales.
Control systems for wave energy generation: apply for funding
Wave Energy Scotland is making up to £47,000 (excluding VAT) available for businesses to develop advanced control systems for use in wave energy generation.
Wales hosts workshop for UK wave and tidal demonstration zones and test sites
Leading organisations and figures for wave and tidal current energy gathered in Cardiff earlier this month for a workshop to facilitate better collaboration across the sectors and help the development of demonstration zones and test sites across the UK.
Australian wave energy firm locates at Wave Hub in Cornwall
Australian Stock Exchange listed Carnegie Wave Energy Ltd, the patented CETO wave energy technology developer, has set up a base in Cornwall.
Wave energy developers: apply for business funding totalling £2.4m
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) is seeking applications from businesses for 100%-funded SBRI (Small Business Research Initiative) development contracts for novel wave energy converter devices.
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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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