MERiFIC renewables conference
The latest developments taking place in the marine renewable energy sector in both Cornwall UK and Finistère France were highlighted at the recent MERiFIC conference held in Brest, France.
The pioneering MERiFIC project aims to increase the adoption of marine energyin the two regions. The conference provided an opportunity for the audience to hear first-hand about the positive results coming from the collaborative work in a range of key areas.
Nicolas Wallet, MERiFIC project manager, said: “MERiFIC supports marine renewable energy in far peripheral regions and islands and communities by creating an economic development strategy that includes technological, environmental, political environment and the stakeholder engagement.”
The conference focused on four main themes including technical and environmental issues – wave resource mapping, environmental impact assessment and marine operations. Also the regional impact of marine renewable energy including the supply chain, skills, regional strategies and current projects in the pipeline.
More information from www.merific.eu
By Anne-Marie Causer
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