UK Government supports EMEC growth plans
£3 million grant funding will help unlock EMEC growth opportunities to help deliver UK net zero ambitions The UK Government has announced a new £4.6 million support package for the UK’s islands, £3 million of which will be awarded to the Orkney-based European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) over two years. Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove Read More »
Orkney energy innovation showcased in Science Museum’s new gallery
The Science Museum in London has opened a major new gallery exploring the rapid energy transition and decarbonisation needed globally to limit climate change. The gallery highlights technologies and projects from the UK and abroad – from tidal energy and hydrogen power in Orkney to terracotta air-cooling façades in India and solar farms in Morocco. Read More »
EMEC managing director takes home Outstanding Contribution Award
EMEC’s managing director, Neil Kermode OBE, has been awarded the Outstanding Contribution Award at the Subsea Expo Awards 2024. Organised by Global Underwater Hub (GUH), the annual Subsea Expo Awards celebrate the achievements of companies and individuals working across the oil and gas, decommissioning, offshore energy, defence, aquaculture and marine science sectors. This year’s Outstanding Read More »
Two clean maritime projects awarded funding
£33 million of Government funding has been awarded to develop green technologies for ports and ships – accelerating the UK’s race to decarbonise the sector while supporting jobs in coastal communities across the country, helping grow the economy in the long term. The £33 million has been awarded to 33 projects across all twelve regions Read More »
Rural Energy Hubs to consider non-technical barriers to decarbonisation
A joint decarbonisation project between Orkney and Shetland has been awarded £4.9 million in funding by Innovate UK. The Rural Energy Hubs project is one of seven projects selected from across the UK for Innovate UK’s £25 million Net Zero Living programme. The Net Zero Living programme will run from 1 February 2024 to 31 Read More »
