OES Annual Report 2012 - Ocean Energy Systems

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04 / COUNTRY REPORTS
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the Technology Strategy Board supports medium-size research and development projects using
technology-specific research calls: http://www.innovateuk.org/
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the Energy Technologies Institute is a public-private partnership that invests in developing full-system
solutions to long term energy challenges: http://www.eti.co.uk/
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the Carbon Trust offers a wide range of support for low carbon innovation mainly in the pre-market
arena: http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/Pages/Default.aspx
SCOTLAND
Scotland’s enterprise bodies – Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Island Enterprise – and its trade and
investment arm, Scottish Development International, are the key contacts within Scotland to support the
development and growth of Scotland’s marine renewables industry. Links to the organisations are listed
below:
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Scottish Enterprise provides support for businesses, and can help them to take advantage of the many
opportunities presented by the energy industry in Scotland. - http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/yoursector/energy.aspx
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Highlands and Islands Enterprise is deeply involved in creating the next generation of renewable energy
within the Highlands and Islands and supporting the marine renewables industry - http://www.hi-energy.
org.uk/Renewables/Renewables.htm
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Scottish Development International offers support to industries looking to invest within Scotland’s marine
renewables industry - http://www.sdi.co.uk/invest-in-scotland.aspx
In addition to the MRCF as mentioned earlier, Scotland continues to provide significant support for the
development and deployment of wave and tidal energy projects in Scotland. The four projects who
receiving support through the £13 million WATERS are making good progress towards the completion of
their projects, with many due for completion in early 2013
WALES
The main source for large funding in Wales, both revenue and capital, is via the Convergence &
Competitiveness Fund administered by the Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO) on behalf of the Welsh
Government. The Welsh Government is in discussion with the EU Commission to consider a structural fund
programme post 2013 and how it might support the sector.
Relevant Legislation and Regulation
In October 2012, Marine Scotland published a licensing manual which is aimed at providing information
on the planning regulations. This document is intended to provide developers with relevant information to
progress their application for licences in an efficient and effective manner. A copy of the document can be
accessed at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/0040/00405806.pdf.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) continue to facilitate dialogue between regulators,
statutory consultees and industry.
Relevant documents released
UK
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Outcome RO Banding Review: http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/meeting_energy/renewable_
ener/renew_obs/renew_obs.aspx
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Technology Innovation Needs Assessment (TINA) for the Marine energy sector: http://www.
lowcarboninnovation.co.uk/working_together/technology_focus_areas/marine/.
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The Marine Energy Array Demonstrator (MEAD) scheme: http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/
meeting_energy/wave_tidal/funding/mead/mead.aspx.
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The Crown Estate - Wave and Tidal Resource: http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/news-media/news/2012/
new-report-shows-extent-of-uk-wave-and-tidal-resources/.
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South West Marine Energy Park (SWMEP): http://www.regensw.co.uk/projects/offshore-renewables/
marine-energy-/marine-energy-parks.