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Business News Wales
2 days ago
- Business
- Business News Wales
Next Generation of Tidal Stream Turbine Blades to be Developed in Wales
A project being supported by the Welsh Government is aiming to develop the next generation of tidal stream turbine blades, with the potential to transform the tidal energy industry. It will see the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Cymru, based in Broughton, team up with Menter Mon and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult's Welsh team to improve the efficiency, durability and overall performance of tidal energy blades. The project is one of five to receive a share of £1 million from the Welsh Government as part of the VInnovate programme, which is run by the Vanguard Initiative (VI) to promote collaborative innovation across industrial regions in Europe, with a focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Also involved in the project are two Galician firms – Magallanes Renovables, a marine renewable energy infrastructure manufacturer, and D3 Applied Technologies, a research organisation specialising in the fields of aerodynamics and hydrodynamics. Andy Silcox, interim chief technology officer at the AMRC, said: 'Wales is already recognised as a trailblazer in the establishment of tidal energy sites, and a hub for cutting-edge marine energy research, contributing its extensive knowledge and experience. 'This collaboration between AMRC Cymru, the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult and Menter Mon will create a strategic partnership among the regions of Wales and Galicia, bringing together a unique blend of expertise and innovation in the field of renewable energy. 'Supporting the design and development of the newest tidal turbine blades, the project will lay the groundwork for a lasting collaboration, driving future innovations and projects in renewable energy to contribute to a more sustainable energy landscape.' More projects from Wales received funding in the 2024 VInnovate funding tranche than any other region. Welsh SME's and organisations are now being invited to apply for VInnovate 2025 funding. Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans, said: 'Wales' research and development sector is internationally renowned, with academia, industry and government working together to deliver big leaps in renewable energy innovation in particular. 'This culture of innovation has been championed and guided by our Wales Innovates strategy, laying the foundations for a green and prosperous future for Wales driven by collaborative innovation and new technologies that can have a real and lasting positive impact on every part of our society. 'I encourage organisations to seize the opportunities presented by programmes such as this to think big, collaborate internationally and further strengthen our innovation ecosystem and advanced manufacturing capabilities.'
South Wales Argus
3 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Project to create tidal stream turbine blades in Wales
The Welsh Government has backed the project in a bid to revolutionise the tidal energy industry. The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Cymru, based in Broughton, has teamed up with Menter Mon and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult's Welsh team for this initiative. Their goal is to improve the efficiency and durability of tidal energy blades. This project is one of five in Wales which received a share of £1 million from the Welsh Government's VInnovate programme, intended to encourage innovative collaborations across industrial regions in Europe. The project also has the involvement of two Galician firms—marine renewable energy infrastructure manufacturer Magallanes Renovables and research organisation D3 Applied Technologies. Andy Silcox, interim chief technology officer at the AMRC, said: "Wales is already recognised as a trailblazer in the establishment of tidal energy sites, and a hub for cutting-edge marine energy research, contributing its extensive knowledge and experience. "This collaboration between AMRC Cymru, the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult and Menter Mon will create a strategic partnership among the regions of Wales and Galicia, bringing together a unique blend of expertise and innovation in the field of renewable energy. "Supporting the design and development of the newest tidal turbine blades, the project will lay the groundwork for a lasting collaboration, driving future innovations and projects in renewable energy to contribute to a more sustainable energy landscape." More projects from Wales received funding in the 2024 VInnovate funding tranche than any other region. Rebecca Evans, cabinet secretary for economy, energy and planning, said: "Wales' research and development sector is internationally renowned, with academia, industry and government working together to deliver big leaps in renewable energy innovation in particular. "This culture of innovation has been championed and guided by our Wales Innovates strategy, laying the foundations for a green and prosperous future for Wales driven by collaborative innovation and new technologies that can have a real and lasting positive impact on every part of our society."
BBC News
22-02-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Waverley: New high street close to completion say developers
People on Rotherham's largest modern housing development will soon be able to use a new high street, developers have Lane, the name of the new street in Waverley, runs alongside the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre of the University of Waverley development, on the site of the former Orgreave Colliery, has seen 1,700 homes built in the past decade, with a total of 3,000 expected eventually.A health centre, a nursery and a vets are due to open on Olive Lane from March 2025, with cafés, restaurants or bars and a convenience food store also in the pipeline, said developer Harworth. Welcoming the news, resident Amy Weston said that, apart from a school and a park, there had so far been little else in terms of facilities for such a large development. "I think it will be really well used," she said."There'll be a nursery, a medical centre and a coffee shop, and an Indian restaurant which we're excited about, because then we can eat and drink and walk home, which'll be lovely."Another resident, Loretta Sneath, said she was looking forward to the opening of the retail area and other services "especially with the medical centre for people that live in the estate". "We've got no facilities at the moment, a lot of people have been waiting for something like this since the estate began 10 years or so ago." Harworth senior manager Peter Massie said: "Harworth has focused on creating a vibrant place that meets the needs of those living and working at Waverley. "It will be great to see the high street come to life over the next few months, and for the community to start using the new amenities."Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.
