We are proud to be taking part in the 12th Marine Energy Wales conference which is one of the largest dedicated to marine energy. Committed to the support of renewable energy innovation, Williams Shipping have unparalleled experience in supporting and servicing renewable off-shore industry innovations, including wave, tide and wind energy projects from our Pembroke Dock location.
In previous conferences, hundreds of industry specialists have come together to learn and discuss opportunities in this exciting environment.
“What we see is the dawn of a new coal industry in Wales. The only difference is that this one is going to last forever.”
Watch the 2019 conference video to learn more about the marine energy sector in Wales.
More information about the renewable sector in Wales and the importance of the MEW conference:
Wales has been awarded the highest level of support from the European Union for the Structural Funds programming round 2014-2020. Marine Energy is a priority area and has attracted funding of €100.4 million with an intervention rate of 69.43%.
The Swansea Bay City Deal has been signed off with eleven major projects underway including the £76 million Pembroke Dock Marine, which aims to develop a world class centre for marine energy development, fabrication, testing and deployment in Pembrokeshire.
There are 16 marine energy developers actively progressing projects in Wales with seabed agreements in place for over 362MW of marine energy.
A number of test and demonstration sites are under development in Wales including the Pembrokeshire and Anglesey array scale Demonstration Zones, Marine Energy Test Area and Ramsey Sound. These projects will provide test beds for innovative wave, tidal stream and floating wind technologies, enabling valuable learning across the sector and adding to the UK’s world-leading test centre network.