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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UK government ups AR6 renewable energy budget to £1.5 billion
Offshore wind developers will vie for £1.1 billion in funding under AR6, with budget boosts for floating wind and tidal projects as well.
Orkney MP calls for increase to tidal energy CfD funding
Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has called on the UK government to increase funding for tidal stream energy in the upcoming CfD allocation round.
Labour says Scotland’s wave energy potential being ‘squandered’ by Holyrood and Westminster
The Scottish Labour party claims Scotland's wave and tidal energy potential is being "squandered" by governments in Holyrood and Westminster.
Renewable energy sector targets more support from next UK government
UK wave and tidal energy sector calls for more targeted support from whichever party gets the keys to 10 Downing Street.
Wave and tidal energy’s ‘chicken and egg’ investment conundrum
Wave and tidal energy firms say they are stuck in a "chicken and egg" investment conundrum, with a lack of project certainty hampering financing options.
Tidal sector aims for 80% energy cost reduction through ten key innovations
ORE Catapult report outlines ten technological innovations which could bring about an 80% reduction in tidal stream energy costs.
Updated: UK government confirms £800m wind budget for AR6 auction
Renewable industry leaders called the AR6 budget a "missed opportunity" and said the government's 2030 offshore wind target "looks unachievable".
Pioneering tidal turbine displayed in National Museum of Scotland
A pioneering tidal turbine developed by Scottish firm Nova Innovation is now on display in the National Museum of Scotland.
UK marine energy sector hopes to continue making waves in AR6
Wave and tidal developers push for more strategic support to capture the full industrial potential of marine energy.
New ‘state-of-the-art’ tidal turbine blade manufactured by FastBlade in Scotland
A new 'state-of-the-art' tidal turbine blade has been manufactured in Scotland for the first time, and engineers say it could reduce the levelised cost of tidal energy (LOCE).
Scotland ‘well-placed’ to lead on tidal, but ‘explicit’ targets needed, report finds
We've taken a closer look at some of the projects that are putting Scotland's tidal energy sector on the map.
New 30MW tidal energy project set for Orkney waters
Orbital Marine Power has announced it has been awarded an Option Agreement from Crown Estate Scotland for a new tidal energy project in Orkney.
The Energy Capital MP: New SNP Commons leader Flynn’s North Sea record
Aberdeen South MP Stephen Flynn was yesterday crowned as the SNP’s Westminster leader and has been tipped to take a ‘constituency interest’ in energy matters, particularly when it comes to policy affecting the future of the North Sea.
UK developer Centre Port reveals plans for Centrica-backed £2bn, 12-mile tidal energy scheme
Plans have been unveiled for a £2 billion UK tidal energy project that could supply green energy to 600,000 homes.
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.
Universities are key to tidal energy development
The rising costs and security issues of fossil-based fuels combined with global aspirations to address climate change, are driving the development of wind and solar energy.
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.
Orbital Marine Power raises cash to finance operation of world’s most powerful tidal turbine
Orkney green energy firm Orbital Marine Power has secured cash to finance the ongoing operation of O2, its flagship floating tidal turbine.
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".
Brimmond Group celebrates 25 years with £1.75m contract wins
Engineering firm Brimmond Group has announced four contract wins worth £1.75 million, marking a successful period of growth for the company as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Nine Scottish projects receive £3.6m in Energy Entrepreneurs funding
Nine Scottish projects including technologies for tidal power, a new type of wind turbine blade and a low-carbon heating system, have secured funding in the latest award from the government’s Energy Entrepreneurs Fund (EEF).
Tidal developer Nova takes FLITE to Indonesia
Tidal energy pioneer Nova Innovation has secured Innovate UK funding that could help deliver the first tidal turbine array in Indonesia.
UK Government announces £20m ring-fenced tidal funding in upcoming CfD
The government has announced it will provide £20 million per year in ringfenced tidal stream project support as part of the upcoming Contract for Difference (CfD) round, following pressure from industry and MPs.
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.