Abstract
The UK Government has committed to cut the UK's emissions of carbon dioxide by 20% below 1990 levels by 2010 and to increase the amount of electricity produced by renewable energy sources to 10% by 2010 and 15% by 2015. Wave and tidal energy are recognised as key renewable energy technologies for the UK, and the South West region in particular has the potential to generate substantial amounts of renewable energy from its wave and tidal stream resources. In recognition of the potential for the industry in the region, the South West of England Regional Development Agency (SWRDA) is supporting demonstration projects in marine energy through the Wave Hub project and PRIMaRE, the Peninsular Research Institute in Marine Renewable Energy.
Development of Marine Renewable Energy in the South West of England: The Wave Hub and PRIMaRE is located in United Kingdom.