AR6 delivers six tidal stream projects with UK pipeline ‘confidently growing’
Six UK tidal stream projects have secured funding as part of the sixth Allocation Round (AR6) renewables auction in an “important step forward” for the sector.
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Simec Atlantis to suspend shares amid reporting delays
Simec Atlantis Energy (SAE) says it will not meet an end of June deadline for publishing its 2022 annual report and has requested a suspension of share trading until it can do so.
Tidal Turbines: A rare Scottish success story
Regardless of what government, its agencies and trade groups try to claim, offshore wind has not had that Saudi Arabia scale impact on the Scottish supply chain scene some hoped it would.
Simec Atlantis Energy makes progress on MeyGen project
Simec Atlantis Energy has reported making "good progress" on the first commercial-scale tidal array in the world at its MeyGen site in Scotland.
CfD results a ‘turning point’ for Scottish tidal power
Developers secured support for more than 35 megawatts (MW) of new Scottish tidal stream capacity in the latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction, in a move hailed as transformative for the sector.
Simec Atlantis successfully redeploys ‘world’s most powerful tidal turbine’ in Scottish waters
Tidal energy giant Simec Atlantis Energy has successfully completed upgrade and maintenance work on the "world’s most powerful turbine".
Simec Atlantis seeks to raise another £341k to pay out shareholder
Simec Atlantis Energy shares have slumped in early trading after it called an emergency meeting to raise £341,000 to pay out a shareholder and replace its auditor, EY.
Tidal stream could generate 11% of UK’s electricity demand – but support needed now
A new study finds that tidal stream power could reach 11.5 GW of installed capacity by 2050, but that time is of the essence if this resource is to be realised.
Simec Atlantis shares tumble on Gupta fallout
Shares in Simec Atlantis Energy (SAE) have dropped 30% after the tidal power developer disclosed that receivers are trying to take control of a significant portion of its shares held by the Sanjeev Gupta GFG Alliance.
MeyGen tidal project progressing with plans to enter CfD allocation round four
Plans are progressing for the second phase of the world’s largest tidal energy project off the North coast of Scotland.
Talks ongoing with UK Gov to secure support for further rollout of MeyGen
Simec Atlantis Energy is in talks with UK Government to aid the expansion of the world’s largest tidal energy project.
Two north sites among 12 in Scotland identified as prime for green data centres
Two north sites are among 12 around Scotland identified as “prime” for green datacentres.
Global Energy Group appoints Tim Cornelius as new CEO
Global Energy Group has today announced the upcoming appointment of Tim Cornelius in the new role of group chief executive.
Cornelius to resign as CEO of Simec Atlantis Energy
Australian businessman Tim Cornelius will resign as chief executive of Scottish renewable energy firm Simec Atlantis Energy (SAE) later this month.
SAE teams with Dutch firm to produce green fuel for power plants
Simec Atlantis Energy (SAE), owner of the MeyGen tidal array in the Pentland Firth, has teamed up with a Dutch firm in a joint venture to produce environment-friendly fuel for converted coal-fired power stations.
Scottish made tidal generation equipment arrives in Japan
Scottish renewable energy firm Simec Atlantis said today the tidal generation system it designed and built has arrived in Nagasaki harbour, Japan.
Simec Atlantis Energy furloughs workers due to Covid-19 pandemic
Workers have been furloughed at a Highland marine energy firm as it looks to mitigate the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
Simec Atlantis Energy wins £1.5m Scot Gov grant for Meygen project
Scottish marine energy firm Simec Atlantis Energy has scooped a £1.5 million grant from the Scottish Government to develop its Meygen tidal turbine project.
MeyGen beats new tidal power record, Simec progresses plans for ocean-powered data centre
A Scottish project has passed a new milestone for generating “predictable” renewable energy from a tidal array.
Reasons for optimism: Taking stock of carbon reduction achievements and possibilities
As we enter a new decade, I’m sure I’m not alone in reflecting on matters that are personally important, together with major issues that impact on society, the environment and the economy.
Simec Atlantis on crest of wave as Cornelius widens vision
The removal of UK Government subsidy in 2017 left the burgeoning Scottish tidal energy sector in crisis.
Plans for ‘world’s first’ ocean-powered data centre in Scotland
Plans have been unveiled to build the world’s first ocean-powered data centre in the north of Scotland.
Architects with renewables track record expanding in Highlands
An Inverness firm of architects is expanding across the Highlands.
AREG: Turning the tide
Last month, the Scottish Government revived a £10 million prize fund to boost commercial prospects for tidal energy in Scotland.
Meygen tidal turbine notches up new world record
The Pentland Firth-based Meygen tidal turbine notched up a new world record last night.