Why Wales?
The country has a number of factors that make it an ideal location for marine energy development:
SKILL • CAPACITY • LOCATION • INVESTMENT • ENTHUSIASM
6.2GW
Estimated generating capacity
(over 10GW including the Severn Estuary)
362MW
Seabed agreements
In place for marine energy sites
Skilled energy sector supply chain
With experience of constructing and deploying marine energy devices
£96.2
million
Spent in Wales to date on the development of marine energy
556
person years
Employment to date across Wales
LONG TERM, DEDICATED POLITICAL SUPPORT
From Welsh Government, along with a commitment of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
€100.4
million
Funding prioritised for marine energy in Wales
8
Strategically located ports
Sited along the North, West and South coast
Test centre network
In place through the Pembrokeshire and Anglesey Demonstration Zones along with the Marine Energy Test Area
400kV
grid connection transmission lines
Located coastally at resource areas
EXPERT ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH FACILITIES
Accessible through Welsh universities
Marine Energy Wales provides a single point of access for marine energy developers interested in Wales
Looking for a test site?
If you have a marine energy project that you are looking to test please get in touch.
