META NEWS
NEW MARINE LICENSE FOR META
META, Wales’ national marine test centre, is now be able to accommodate more tidal turbines and larger mooring spreads, after successfully upgrading its Marine License. As the project moves into a new tranche of funding from Swansea Bay City Deal, part of the...
Equipping students with the skills for a renewable revolution
A unique pilot project has been approved in Pembrokeshire that will bring together students and companies that specialise in the renewable energy sector, creating an industry led framework on Blue-Green Energy which will prepare young talent for upcoming local job...
SCIENTIFIC MARINE BUOY LAUNCHED AT META
META has a new resident. A scientific marine buoy aimed at steering us towards Net Zero. It's the first innovative demonstration asset to be launched in Wales by Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s Marine Energy Engineering Centre of Excellence (MEECE). The...
SMOOTH RIDE FOR TIDAL TESTING TOOL
A scientific study to help developers pinpoint the best sites for tidal turbines has been put through its paces at Wales’ National Marine Test Site, META, in the Milford Haven waterway. During a month-long trial by Swansea University, a full-scale triangular-framed...
META PROJECT SUPPORTED by BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS
The META team are excited to start working with business development experts SALINE to support growth of our client network. We will be reaching out to build new relations with developers, academia and supply chain companies. Founded in 2014, SALINE provides a range...
SUPPLY CHAIN STRENGTHENS WITH LONG TERM COMMITMENT FROM WILLIAMS SHIPPING
META is delighted that Williams Shipping have signed a new lease with the Port of Milford Haven, in a deal that will keep them operating and providing marine services from Pembroke Port for the next 15 years. Having a reputable marine service provider right on META's...
META promotes Oceans for Good
Wales’ national test centre supports the UK Research and Innovation infographic 'Oceans for Good' Climate change arguably presents the greatest threat to ocean health. Our oceans have absorbed more than 80% of the temperature rise caused by global warming and there...
META PROJECT TEAM BOOSTED BY NEW PROJECT DELIVERY MANAGER
The Marine Energy Test Area (META) based in Pembrokeshire, west Wales has been strengthened with the addition of a new Project Delivery Manager to the team. Tom Hill has joined the META team as Project Delivery Manager. Tom was previously Marine Operations Lead at...
META secures lease for open water test sites
Wales’ national test centre has now officially signed a lease with The Crown Estate, launching the opening of the META Open Water test sites. After initially securing seabed rights with The Crown Estate back in 2020, this signing of a full lease now enables wave and...
WE ARE HIRING – META PROJECT DELIVERY MANAGER
Ymunwch â’n tîm – Rheolwr Cyflawni Prosiectau (META) Wedi'i sefydlu yn 2000, mae Fforwm Arfordir Sir Benfro (PCF) yn Gwmni Buddiant Cymunedol sydd wedi ennill sawl gwobr ac sy'n gweithio i wella'r arfordir a'r amgylchedd morol ar gyfer cenedlaethau'r presennol a'r...
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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 was 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.
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