Inner sound tidal project now going to tender
30th
Jun,
2010
Following the deadline of 28 May 2010 for expressions of interest and pre-qualification for a tidal energy project at the Inner Sound, The Crown Estate announced that it has invited four companies to tender. http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/newscontent/92-inner-sound-tidal-project-tender.htm
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Weekly update, 21st June 2010
28th
Jun,
2010
Took part in a marine renewables event in Edinburgh this week. It was focused on financial issues affecting the development of wave and tidal technologies and their associated infrastructure. One of the key case studies was Scrabster harbour, and Scrabster Chief Executive Rod Johnstone spoke very passionately about the need for port and other onshore […]
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Weekly Update, 14th June 2010
21st
Jun,
2010
Several members of the CNSRP Advisory Board visited Orkney on Monday/ Tuesday this week. It was a useful and constructiive visit. Meetings were held at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Stromness, and with Orkney Harbours and Orkney Islands Council. Visits to test sites for both wave and tidal devices were organised, as was […]
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Weekly Update, 7th June
14th
Jun,
2010
Following last week’s meeting of the Partnership’s Executive Board I have been organising a workshop for the main partners, to be held in the last week of June. I have been discussing arrangements for this with NDA, HIE and Highland Council colleagues. We have also discussed other issues such as the socio-economic elements of the […]
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Firm’s Expansion idea is a gem
09th
Jun,
2010
Aspecialist manufacturer based in Wick which produces cameras for use in some of the most dangerous and inaccessible places on earth is focused on new opportunities after investing in cutting-edge equipment. http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/8220/Firm_s_expansion_idea_is_a_gem.html
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Weekly Update, 31st May
04th
Jun,
2010
The Partnership Advisory Board’s quarterly meeting took place this week. This is the body that brings together representatives from HIE, The Highland Council, the NDA, DSRL, Thurso & Wick Trades Council, Caithness Chamber of Commerce, the Dounreay Stakeholders’ Group, the Association of Caithness Community Councils, the Federation of North Coast Community Councils, North Highland College, […]
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