Marine Energy Wales (MEW) and the UK Marine Energy Council (MEC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, outlining their efforts to support the marine industry in Wales and the UK and play a key role in a secure, cost-effective transition to net zero.
It is hoped MoU can help recognise opportunities for mutual support and areas of collaboration, particularly around tidal stream and wave energy development.
Under the MoU, the partners are pledging to work together to build the case for the deployment of renewables in Wales and the UK by working to influence stakeholders and remove or reduce barriers for developers, support the growth of a healthy supply, stage events that raise the profile of and attract investment to Wales and engage to support an enabling policy environment. “We have worked alongside the MEC for many years and appreciate the immense efforts they put in to ensure the political landscape is fit for the marine renewables sector,” said Marine Energy Wales programme manager Tom Hill
“This agreement cements our relationship and will ensure both organisations continue to operate with maximum impact and aligned messaging.”
Marine Energy Council policy director Richard Arnold added: “Wales has tremendous marine energy potential.
“The right policy environment will help harness this potential, create green jobs and supply chains, and position Wales to export its technology and expertise around the world.”
“Collaboration between industry and the UK and Welsh Governments will be key in delivering Wales’ 6GW of marine energy capacity and net zero ambitions.
“Marine Energy Wales has been at the forefront of these efforts, and I look forward working together to expediate deployment of marine energy technologies.”