Wales’ National Test Facility
Creating a haven for marine energy
Deploy ► De-Risk ► Develop
Range of test sites
Fully licensed test site for ocean energy devices, components and subassemblies
Unique Location
Proximity to deep water port and associated infrastructure
Excellent Supply Chain
Experienced energy supply chain specialising in marine energy, petrochemicals, liquified natural gas, manufacturing and marine operations
Research and Innovation
Supporting research, innovation & monitoring methodology projects
The Test Sites
quayside (Phase 1)
A unique UK offering of accessible test sites directly adjacent to port infrastructure
open water (Phase 2)
Accessible, pre-consented, real-sea testing
Sites available now!
Latest news and data . . .
META supports SELKIE tool testing to advance marine energy development
The team behind Wales’ national marine energy test facility, META, has...
META Project team boosted by new Operations Manager post
The Marine Energy Test Area (META) based in Pembrokeshire, west...
We are hiring – META Operations Manager
We are looking for an Operations Manager to oversee the operation and delivery...
£60 million Pembroke Dock Marine Project gets the go ahead
The META Team has welcomed the news that the £60 million marine energy project...
META PROJECT TEAM BOOSTED BY NEW PROJECT DELIVERY MANAGER
The Marine Energy Test Area (META) based in Pembrokeshire, west Wales has been...
META secures lease for open water test sites
Wales’ national test centre has now officially signed a lease with The Crown...
Data Support
Through its key project partners META can provide a range of data support including wave, tidal and bathy modelling as well as raw data sets
Bathymetry Modelling
Live marine data
We have a range of live marine and tidal data available from several sources in our testing areas
managed by Marine Energy Wales
META is managed by Marine Energy Wales, the national industry body for Wales and is administered by Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum, a Community Interest Company that works to protect and enhance the Pembrokeshire coast.
Funded by the EU
META is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government, and the Coastal Communities Fund, and aims to contribute towards Wales’ plans to play a key role in a growing global market.
Looking for a test site?
If you have a marine energy project that you are looking to test please get in touch.
