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New tidal lagoon plan attempts to derail Swansea Bay project
A cheaper alternative tidal lagoon proposal is threatening to derail the long-delayed Swansea Bay project.
Government urged to use gas grid to store electricity
Mechanical engineers have urged the government must increase investment in technology which uses hydrogen to store energy.
Tidal and wave energy firms demand support
Renewable energy experts have urged the government to offer more support for tidal stream and wave energy.
CPO begins for North East regeneration
A massive North East regeneration project has taken a leap forward with the start of compulsory purchase order proceedings.
North East electric vehicle filling station prototypes to be built
Two rapid “filling stations” to fast charge electric vehicles (EVs) are to be installed in Newcastle and Sunderland, helping researchers to understand the future electricity demand.
Swansea Tidal Lagoon decision delay to be investigated by MPs
MPs are to investigate the government’s delay in making a decision on the £1.3bn Swansea Tidal Lagoon project at a parliamentary committee meeting next month.
Tungsten ‘too brittle’ for fusion reactors say researchers
Tungsten, the favoured material for the lining of nuclear fusion reactors, is “too brittle” and could lead to failure, researchers in the UK have said.
The Gallery | World’s most powerful wind turbine installed on Scottish coast
The world’s most powerful wind turbine has been installed off the coast of Aberdeen in Scotland it has been announced.
North Wales tidal lagoon proposals progress
A North Wales tidal lagoon could help safeguard about £2bn worth of property along the coastline, a study has found.