I
have always believed that Wave Hub is a really exciting project. It is the
world’s largest and most technologically advanced site for the testing and
development of offshore renewable energy technology. It is establishing Hayle
as an international centre of excellence in the renewable energy technologies
of the future, and this in turn is securing the UK’s reputation as a market
leader in offshore renewables.
I am
delighted that Carnegie Wave Energy, a leading wave energy developer from
Australia, has been awarded a grant to support the first phase of its £60m
commercial wave energy project at Wave Hub. Carnegie Wave Energy is the only
company in the world to have operated a grid-connected wave energy project over
four seasons, and I believe that it is wonderful news for Cornwall.
The
project will be delivered by Carnegie’s local subsidiary, CWE UK, which is
already based at the Hayle Marine Renewable Business Park. Delivery of the
project will leverage Cornwall’s wave energy resource, marine energy revenue
support, maritime industrial heritage, Wave Hub infrastructure, and innovative
marine engineering and research sectors.
Additionally,
the project will include engagement with, and coordination of, a suitable
supply chain for the construction and operational phases. Having spoken with
representatives from Carnegie Wave Energy, I am confident that the project will
bring huge opportunities to commercialise wave energy in the UK.
Carnegie
Wave Energy will be announcing the funding and the CETO Wave Hub Project at the
Ocean Energy Europe conference in Brussels this week. I will be meeting with
representatives from Carnegie at Hayle, and look forward to learning more about
the project.
Attracting
Carnegie Wave Energy to Cornwall highlights a long term commitment to this
sector. I am hugely proud of what has been achieved at Wave Hub. I am excited
about its future, and believe that we should fully support continued investment
in this sector.
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