Tidal energy - no longer a pipe dream
October 1, 2007 (News Release)
Whilst tidal technology is barely out of the R&D phase huge strides are
being made to transform this industry into a commercial entity. Moreover,
with EMEC and Wave Hub being fully booked, it’s clear that a prototype
testing is really taking off-and with the launch of NaREC, realistic
simulation for large-scale tidal technology is now available.
Add to this the Government’s one-stop shop for offshore renewables planning
applications to speed up the process of making marine technology an everyday
reality-a clear indication of support for this embryonic yet hugely exciting
space.- The time is right for tidal energy to take centre stage at a summits
that’s dedicated to the practicality of moving from, “great ideas,” to,
“business reality”.
Tidal Today are set to address all the issues and more at the inaugural
Tidal Energy Summit [www.tidaltoday.com/tidal07] on 28th and 29th November
in London. Among the speakers at the event are Barclays, E.ON, Econnect and
Black and Veatch.
Gary Shanahan, Assistant Director Marine Renewables at BERR commented;
“developing and implanting policy in this important and fast moving area is
very much a two-way process and events such as this one allow officials to
keep up to speed with the views and developments from stakeholders.”
Testing centres are beginning to be seen by some as, a controversial aspect
of the supply chain as the true extent that they actually aid the
development of tidal projects towards commercialisation is being questioned.
Hear directly from NaREC Technology Specialist Jamie Grimwade about how test
centres are diversifying their portfolio of activities to see how they could
feature in your development strategy. When asked about his involvement with
the summit Jamie stated; “Attendance at the Tidal Energy Summit provides the
opportunity to gather a range of industry stake holders together to further
the prospects of realising the potential of grid connected tidal stream
power. I am delighted to be invited to participate and contribute to this
event by presenting a route map for the identification and evaluation of
promising deployment site.”
Due to the level of activity tidal technology is attracting attention from
people who have numerous years of experience working offshore and are keen
to make tidal technology a reality. Principal consultant, Michael Starling
from BMT Cordah said, “The tidal energy industry is moving beyond the stage
where demonstrating the efficiency of energy extraction method is the key
design driver in to one where installation practicality and the ability to
maintain the equipment are key. The Tidal Energy Summit 2007 is an
opportunity to share knowledge and lessons learned from other marine
industries.”
The Tidal Energy Summit is happening 28th-29th November, Regent Park
Marriott London. Visit www.tidaltoday.com/tidal07 to find out more about
this who’s-who event which has attracted top level speakers from across the
entire supply chain and learn how you could qualify for up to £300 pounds
discount on full prices.
The summit is independent and aims to drive forward the development of the
tidal energy. It provide an excellent opportunity for you to make contact
with key decision makers, generate business leads and qualify your business
in this emerging market. Covering more than just technology challenges but
covering the entire route map to take you from the lab to the sea
successfully.
Contact:
Louise Gray
lgray@tidaltoday.com
+44 (0) 207 375 7159 |