This morning, Tim Brew and Holly Skyrme ran a META workshop with SPARC pupils from Ysgol Caer Elen, Haverfordwest High VC School, and Ysgol Bro Gwaun at Pembrokeshire College. Pupils were challenged to design and construct a scaled-down model of the META floating wind platform, putting their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test. With expert guidance from Michelle Hitches FMAAT MAPM GMC (Apollo), Sean Evans (Blue Gem Wind), Rhys Morgan, and Rob Hillier (PCC), teams earned tokens based on their designs - allowing them to ‘purchase’ materials and tools to bring their ideas to life. A huge thanks to all involved, including Hayley Williams, for supporting the next generation of renewable energy innovators. Next up: reviewing and refining their platforms to improve stability before putting their designs to the test in the water! #SPARC #STEM #FloatingWind #MarineRenewables Floventis Energy, Ledwood Mechanical Engineering Ltd, Blue Gem Wind, RWE, Port of Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire County Council
META: Marine Energy Test Area
Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire 1,452 followers
Wales' national test facility - creating a Haven for marine energy.
About us
With eight pre-consented sites located in and around the Milford Haven Waterway, META aims to help developers deploy, de-risk and develop their marine energy technologies to harness the enormous energy of the ocean further afield. META is funded by the European Regional Development Fund through Welsh Government, alongside the Coastal Communities Fund. The project is managed by Marine Energy Wales, the national industry body for Wales and is administered by Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum, a Community Interest Company that works to protect and enhance the Pembrokeshire coast.
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http://www.meta.wales
External link for META: Marine Energy Test Area
- Industry
- Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2019
- Specialties
- renewable energy, marine energy, research and development, and innovation
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2nd Floor, Pier House
Pier Road
Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire SA72 6TR, GB
Updates
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Earlier this month, we tested 'stability improvement' modifications designed by Pembroke Dock Community School on a scale floating wind platform at Rudders Boatyard Ltd. 🌊 The platform itself was designed by the Marine Energy Engineering Centre of Excellence and fabricated by Pembrokeshire College Apprentices and is a great asset for taking ideas from the classroom to real-world testing. We used Sofar Ocean Spotter buoys to capture and compare displacement measurements. Read Tim's blog to find out more 👇
How did that get there? When our Programme Manager Tim Brew was 10, he loved The Great Egg Race, Tomorrow’s World, and those Blue Peter competitions where you sent in an experiment for astronauts to test in space. The idea that a young person like him could ask a question or come up with an idea that the experts hadn’t thought of yet was genuinely exciting! PCF doesn't have a space station, but Tim can see our META: Marine Energy Test Area from his desk at work. 🌊 Follow the link below to hear about the collaboration that saw the Marine Energy Engineering Centre of Excellence design a scale platform, which was fabricated by Pembrokeshire College Apprentices, before being used in experiments designed by Pembroke Dock Community School pupils in the Marine Energy Test Area. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBF_eEty This project was made possible by the support of the Skills and Talent programme and the Port of Milford Haven. #STEM #renewables #YMôrANi #TheSeaAndUs #OceanLiteracy
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Great news for Welsh Tidal Energy! Exciting to see Menter Môn Morlais Ltd moving forward. 🌊
🌊 Major Progress for Welsh Tidal Energy!⚡ A huge step forward for Wales’ marine energy sector as work begins on the Cydnerth project in Holyhead to strengthen the grid connection for Menter Môn Morlais Ltd - Europe’s largest consented tidal energy project. This vital infrastructure will unlock the project’s full 240 MW potential, creating local jobs, skills development, and supply chain growth, while ensuring minimal disruption to the environment and local communities With Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK leading the work and support from Welsh Government & North Wales Growth Deal, this milestone reinforces Wales’ position as a leader in tidal energy. Deployment of the first tidal devices is set for 2026! #MarineEnergyWales #TidalEnergy #Morlais #NetZero 👉 https://lnkd.in/gXvH3YYw
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We're excited to be attending #MEW2025 in May! 🌊
We are excited to announce that tickets are now live for #MEW2025, the UK's largest dedicated marine renewable energy conference! 🌊 The two-day event will bring industry leaders, experts, researchers and policy makers together under one roof, for a carefully curated programme of sessions and networking. New for this year: A show-floor theatre in the exhibition hall, bringing discussions and presentations directly to delegates. Date: 7th and 8th May Location: All Nations Centre, Cardiff 📅Save the date, secure your spot, and be a part of the conversation! 🎟️ Tickets: https://lnkd.in/efzMReZZ
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It is very handy having Rudders Boatyard Ltd and their test platform just around the corner from the META sites. Their team and facilities have supported multiple successful deployments at META and they are currently getting ready for another one.
Our tidal energy testing platform is being geared up for another deployment! Available for UK wide hire with new optional add ons such as full starlink remote connectivity and CCTV.
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🌊 UK Ocean Energy: Progress, Challenges & Innovation ⚡ The latest UK Ocean Energy Review 2024 is out, highlighting the sector’s progress and future potential. While challenges remain, they are not insurmountable – innovation is key to unlocking solutions. That’s where META: Marine Energy Test Area comes in. META provides a real-sea testing environment to help drive innovation and de-risk marine energy technology, supporting the sector’s journey towards commercialisation. 📖 Check out the report and see our 2024 contributions on page 36 👉 https://lnkd.in/evjxRUZw #MarineEnergy #Innovation #TestAndDevelop #FutureEnergy #OceanEnergy #META
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META: Marine Energy Test Area reposted this
🌊Morlais yn torri tir newydd | Game changer for tidal energy⚡ Bydd canfyddiadau o'n Prosiect Ymchwil i Nodweddau Morol yn cael ei gynnwys y Gyfnewidfa Data Morol, sef casgliad o ddata arolwg diwydiant morol sy'n cael ei ddefnyddion yn rhyngwladol. Dros y blynyddoedd diwethaf, rydym wedi casglu data ar adar a mamaliaid morol ym mharth Morlais i sicrhau bod y tyrbinau'n cael eu lleoli'n ddiogel. Bydd y data hwn yn cael ei ddefnyddio i ddylanwadu datblygiadau ynni morol yn y dyfodol a helpu i leihau'r effaith ar yr amgylchedd naturiol. Darllen mwy: https://lnkd.in/eGgX_kA4 - The Marine Data Exchange, a world-leading collection of marine industry survey data, will include findings from our Marine Characterisation Research Project. Over the past years, we've been collecting data on birds and marine mammals in the Morlais zone to ensure the safe deployment of the turbines. This data will now be used to influence future marine energy developments and help reduce the impact on the natural environment. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eikZTnz5 The Crown Estate Menter Môn Ltd HR Wallingford SMRU Consulting Prifysgol Bangor RSPB Swansea University Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC) Subacoustech Environmental Ltd John Idris Jones Dafydd Gruffydd Gerallt Llewelyn Jones Andy Billcliff John Jenkins Cyngor Sir Ynys Môn | Isle of Anglesey County Council
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The Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) has launched their Flexible Fund, supporting research to accelerate energy demand reduction in the UK: https://t.co/j9j8tooCn2 📢 Applications are open for: Rapid Projects Fund (max £50,000): For short-term, high-impact research projects. International Fund (max £10,000): For global collaborations in research and workshops. Early Career Fund (max £72,000): Supporting ECRs to develop new collaborative projects. To explain more about the opportunities and application process, they are holding a Flexible Fund Early Career Webinar on Monday, 27 January at 15:00: https://lnkd.in/dY_EsxbJ For FAQs or further inquiries email flexiblefund@edrc.ac.uk
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META: Marine Energy Test Area reposted this
As part of our Marine Energy Engagement Plan, we spoke to Rhys and Dylan who are Marine Futures Interns at Menter Môn Morlais Ltd to find out what a day in their life looks like working in the marine renewable energy industry. #marineenergyengagementplan #MEEP #dayinthelife — Fel rhan o'r Cynllun Ymgysylltu Ynni'r Môr, fe siaradon ni â Rhys a Dylan, sy'n Interns Dyfodol Morol ym Morlais, i ddarganfod beth mae diwrnod yn eu bywyd yn edrych fel yn gweithio yn y diwydiant ynni adnewyddadwy morol. #cynllunymgysylltuynnirmor #diwrnodymmywyd
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Wishing you all a very merry Christmas from META 🎄✨ As 2024 comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who has supported, partnered, and engaged with us this year. We’re excited to keep pushing boundaries and supporting even more groundbreaking projects in 2025. Sign up to our newsletter to make sure you don't miss a thing: https://lnkd.in/eR3xnSX7
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