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posted on: 22 November, 2011
Pursuant to the request by the Select Committee for Energy and Climate Change for contributions to its inquiry to investigate the potential for marine renewables (wave and tidal) to contribute towards the UK’s renewables and emissions targets, the IMarEST is pleased to have responded to the Committee’s questions. The questions to which the IMarEST has responded include:
- What are the potential benefits that marine renewables could bring to the UK and should Government be supporting the development of these particular technologies?
- How effective have existing Government policies and initiatives on marine renewables been in supporting the development and deployment of these technologies?
- What lessons can be learnt from experiences within the UK and from other countries to date in supporting the development and deployment of marine renewables?
- Is publicly provided innovation funding necessary for the development of marine technologies and if so, why?
- What non-financial barriers are there to the development of marine renewables?
- To what extent is the supply chain for marine renewables based in the UK and how does Government policy affect the development of these industries?
- What approach should Government take to supporting marine renewables in the future?
- Are there any other issues relating to the future of marine renewables in the UK that you think the Committee should be aware of?
This response has been prepared by members of IMarEST’s Offshore Renewables Special Interest Group and reviewed by the Institute’s Technical Leadership Board. The response represents their views and not necessarily those of all the members of IMarEST. Please also note that with regard to the financial aspects of the questions posed, the IMarEST, as a professional learned society and registered charity, chooses not to respond.
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For more information about the Offshore Special Interest Group please click here or email technical@imarest.org