Tidal stream has crucial role in Scotland’s energy future, says industry body
The new Scottish Government must set out its commitment to Scotland’s world-leading tidal stream sector, says industry body. To help build investor confidence in the sector and remove barriers which are slowing the commercial roll-out of tidal stream projects, Scottish Renewables is calling on ministers to commit to publishing a dedicated policy statement for tidal Read More »
EMEC wins Supply Chain Development Award
EMEC has been recognised for its role in strengthening Scotland’s renewable energy supply chain, winning the Supply Chain Development Award at the Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards in Aberdeen. Organised by Scottish Renewables, the awards celebrate the organisations driving innovation, collaboration and growth across Scotland’s world-leading clean energy sector. EMEC was honoured alongside seven Read More »
IEA-OES publish findings from 10 years of International WaTERS
Commissioned by IEA-OES and prepared by EMEC, the publication highlights how test centres can accelerate ocean energy through collaboration, adaptive regulation and targeted investment A new report published by the IEA-OES (International Energy Agency’s Ocean Energy Systems) Technology Collaboration Programme captures the key findings and lessons learned to date from International WaTERS, a network Read More »
Multimillion pound investment to expand tidal energy R&D infrastructure
Tidal energy testing will be expanded in Orkney – cementing Scotland’s place as a clean energy superpower and unlocking greener power for communities. Three major new research programmes, backed by the UK Government and delivered through UKRI, will drive innovation in healthcare, cleaner energy and advanced manufacturing. Unveiled by Science Minister Lord Vallance, a combined Read More »
Offshore operations at MeyGen’s tidal array
Last month, EMEC were invited to join the MeyGen and Proteus Marine Renewables teams to observe a series of offshore operations in the Pentland Firth. The campaign involved cable works, turbine recovery and re-installation, maintenance and upgrades, providing a valuable opportunity to see a tidal energy array in action and experience firsthand how offshore activities Read More »
