(Seattle, WA) The US Department of Energy announced funding for the development of two new National Marine Energy Research Centers, one in Hawaii and one in the Pacific Northwest. The Pacific Northwest Marine Energy Research Center will be formed by Oregon State University and the University of Washington. The competitive award is for $1.25 million annually, for up to five yea
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“Having a track record of successful testing and deployment inspires confidence”
Article: Interview with Duncan Mackay, wave and tidal development manager, The Crown Estate
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Press Release: Potential of Pentland Firth unlocked: The Crown Estate announces procedure for first UK commercial marine power s
The Crown Estate today (Monday 29 September, 2008) outlined the application and consent procedure for wave and tidal energy projects in the Pentland Firth - the first UK marine power site to be opened up for commercial-scale development - with the aim of generating more than 700MW of energy by 2020.
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Feature Article: "Scotland is well placed to cut through the red tape and attract marine renewable development"
Tidal Energy Special
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Scotland continues to be in news for its marine energy potential
It may have proved difficult to install the heavy engineering in places where there are powerful and dangerous tides, but Scotland continues to evoke bullish sentiments for its potential.
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Scotland to tighten up itself for opportunities in marine renewable sector
Scottish Government business unit Scottish Development International (SDI) has acknowledged that it needs to work on initiatives to capitalise on opportunities in the marine renewable energy manufacturing industry.
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Abandon homes to the rising sea: Britain's environment agency
The new head of the Environment Agency has stated that it would be unfeasible to attempt to save parts of the British coastline from erosion, most notably parts of north-east Norfolk and Suffolk. The remark highlighted that some parts of the
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Concerns expressed over Severn Estuary tidal power proposals
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has stated that projects like a large barrage or tidal lagoons would fundamentally change the nature of the Severn Estuary.
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The Severn Barrage: All our eggs in one basket?
The Severn Barrage has been in the media spotlight over the past week as speculation into the possible pros and cons of this project has been the subject of heated debate following a Government commissioned feasibility report.
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Call for tidal barrier tokeep sea from our door
WE have heard of Walton-on-the-naze and Wells-next-the-Sea but what about Peterborough-on-Sea?
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