Scotland’s Mocean Energy targets Australia and US for expansion
Scottish wave energy developer Mocean Energy is targeting international expansion in Australia and the US as it looks to secure its first commercial orders in 2025.
Europe
Europe wary of clean-tech protectionism on green-transition cost
The European Union is shying away from further measures to protect its embattled clean-tech industry from cheap Chinese imports over concerns it could make it harder to source key components and raise the cost of the green transition.
EU risks escalating spat with farmers, business over climate
The European Union issued its most ambitious climate roadmap just as the bloc is facing severe headwinds from angry farmers and an ailing industrial base increasingly alarmed about the high costs of a rapid green transition.
EU set to seek ambitious goal of 90% emissions cut by 2040
The European Union’s executive arm is set to recommend a 90% net reduction of greenhouse gases by 2040, a target backed by climate scientists and criticized by the industry in the face of high energy prices and growing international rivalry in clean technologies.
Global Underwater Hub report finds supply chain capability high, lack of project visibility threatening confidence
A report by the Global Underwater Hub (GUH) released today has emphasised the strength of the UK supply chain but warns a continuing lack of project surety is impeding necessary investment.
Scottish research to explore combined wind and wave energy platforms
A new study will determine the potential for shared floating platforms used by offshore wind and wave energy devices.
Scottish tidal firm deploys its first unit in France
Nova Innovation has successfully installed a tidal turbine in Brittany, marking the first deployment of its technology outside the UK.
Franco-Scottish duo team up for tidal energy expansion
A Franco-Scottish alliance has been formed to speed up the deployment of commercial tidal energy schemes in both countries.