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SgurrEnergy has recently completed a worldwide review of marine energy technologies on behalf of ScottishPower (an international energy company). The report included an assessment of over 70 wave and tidal devices (from concept to commercial devices). Twenty-two of these devices were selected for more detailed review that required specific information about the company and the technology to be gathered directly from the developers.
This allowed the production of a comprehensive report on the viability of the company, the technology, financial status, economics of generation and the potential environmental impact of the device. The report concluded with a shortlist of ‘front runners’ leading the way towards the development of the devices suitable for large scale ‘farm’ development. Gregory Dudziak, Senior Renewable Energy Consultant, commented, “this is an exciting time for the marine industry as a number of wave and tidal projects are actively pursued worldwide and particularly in the UK. Providing that these initial projects deliver on their promises, marine energy is poised to develop exponentially over the next few years and take an increasing role, alongside other more mature renewable energy technologies, towards providing clean electricity and combating climate change. The UK has great potential to be the world leader in marine energy.”
For further information on marine energy please contact gregory.dudziak@sgurrenergy.com or on 0141 433 4666.
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