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Power and Opportunity
BWEA's 3rd annual Wave & Tidal Energy Conference
Wednesday 8 February 2006, The Sage Gateshead
Congratulations to all those who helped make BWEA's third annual wave and tidal conference sponsored by npower juice such a success, including the panel of 20 expert speakers and chairs, and of course the 250 delegates. BWEA would particularly like to thank Malcolm Wicks, Minister of State for Energy and Ben Bradshaw MP, Minister for Local Environment, Marine and Animal Welfare who addressed conference via a live video link from 1 Victoria Street, Westminster. Malcolm Wicks MP reaffirmed government's commitment to renewables amidst the Energy Review:
"The renewables sector has nothing to fear from the Energy Review. Growing evidence of climate change and questions around the reliability of global energy sources guarantees its place at the table. The 2010 target remains. The 2020 aspiration remains. By that time I am confident that our children will be learning about the reality, not the promise, of bulk generation from renewables.
"I'm aware of course that nuclear dominates the headlines, and there's a lot of lobbying from that direction. But this is my Energy Review, I am in no doubt that our future lies in a healthy mix of energy sources. This isn't about nuclear versus renewables, my eyes and ears are open to evidence on all technologies. I may be nuclear neutral but I am not renewables neutral. This sector needs to carry on engaging constructively and realistically during this consultation phase of the Review. There is everything to play for."
He then went on to announce over £1.5 million of funding for three new marine energy prototypes under the DTI's Technology programme, to IT Power, LOG+1 and Garrad Hassan. The full DTI press release 'Wicks Waves Away Doubts Over Government Support' is available here.
View full conference programme
Conference Proceedings
Proceedings of the conference on CD-Rom are sent to all delegates, speakers and chairs approximately two weeks after the event. These are also available for others to purchase for £99+VAT (download order form).
Exhibition, Reception & NaREC Visit
Networking opportunities were maximised via a small exhibition (see PDF for details) and a pre-conference reception at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, sponsored by E.ON. The New and Renewable Energy Centre took over 60 people on a tour of their facility in conjunction the day before the conference.
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The Sage, Gateshead
BALTIC Centre for
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Pre-conference reception
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