Top news, March 2 – 8, 2015

Tidal Energy Today Staff has compiled the top news from tidal and wave energy industry from March 2 – 8, 2015.

Cardiff Tidal Lagoon steps closer to reality

Tidal Lagoon Power has submitted an Environmental Impact Assessment scoping report for a planned tidal lagoon between Cardiff and Newport to the Planning Inspectorate. The proposed Cardiff Tidal Lagoon will be the UK’s first full-scale tidal lagoon power plant building upon the experience gained on Swansea Bay tidal lagoon project, according to the company.

Cooperation brings OTEC to Philippines

Akuo Energy has signed an agreement with Bell Pirie Power Corp. and Philippine National Oil Company Renewables Corp. (PNOC RC) to deploy an OTEC plant in the Philippines. The signing of this memorandum of understanding represents a step closer for Philippines to increase the percentage of renewable energies fed to its grid.

Albatern bags GBP 400.000 from Scottish Government

Albatern has received investment in the amount of GBP 400.000 from Scottish Government, through the Renewable Energy Investment Fund (REIF). It will enable the company to complete verification of existing units, and to commercialize and scale up their array based on WaveNET technology.

Tidal Energy Today Staff