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New Scientist Session
Offshore renewables: challenges and opportunities
The age of marine renewable energy is upon us. Off the coast of the UK alone there is already a massive opportunity for windfarm developers, tidal turbines have demonstrated their worth and wave generation is advancing rapidly.
To reach their present state these technologies have needed much scientific and engineering innovation. But there is more to be done if they are to become as efficient as possible and fulfil their commercial promise. What challenges have been overcome and where will the next opportunities arise?
Time: 12.30 - 14.00
Date: Thursday 11th March
Location: Conference Room 2
Admissions: The New Scientist session is open to all Oceanology International badgeholders, and is on a first come first served basis
Speakers
Benjamin Sykes
Head of the Carbon Trust’s Offshore Renewables Programme. He has 20 years experience in the offshore oil and gas industry.
Peter Fraenkel
Technical Director of Marine Current Turbines, designed SeaGen, the world’s biggest tidal power machine, which sits in Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland.
Peter Madigan
Peter is Head of Offshore Renewables at the British Wind Energy Association. He deals with wave and tidal power and has an overview of these industries and the challenges they face.
Chair
Jeremy Webb, Editor-in-Chief, New Scientist
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