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.
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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.
MPs demand £71m tidal pot in upcoming CfD
Ministers at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) faced a series of questions from Scottish MPs on support for tidal energy, with just weeks to go before the upcoming Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction.
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 Energy board member resigns with immediate effect
Troubled renewables firm Simec Atlantis Energy (SAE) (LON: SAE) has announced that one of its board members has left with immediate effect.
Updated: MeyGen owner Simec Atlantis shares drop on fundraising
Shares in Scottish renewables firm Simec Atlantis Energy (SAE) have plunged after it raised £2.6million from investors in a placing announced last night.
Nova Innovation handed £6.4m to fund manufacturing of tidal turbines
Scottish tidal energy firm Nova Innovation has been handed £6.4 million to fund manufacturing and distribution of its subsea turbines.
World’s most powerful tidal turbine starts generating electricity off Orkney
The “world’s most powerful tidal turbine” has started generating electricity via the grid in Orkney.
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.
Updated: Analyst sets out potential impact of Gupta fallout on Simec Atlantis
Renewables developer Simec Atlantis Energy issued an update on Wednesday as to the current state of play regarding its major shareholder.
Cromarty Firth built tidal turbine passes Japanese pre-use inspection tests
A Scottish built tidal turbine located in Japan has hit another milestone after it passed pre-use inspection tests.
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.