The UK has launched the Marine Energy Taskforce (MET), a new initiative aimed at developing a roadmap to realise the country’s marine energy potential. Supported by The Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland, the 12-month project will focus on accelerating wave and tidal stream energy deployment while maintaining high levels of UK supply chain content.

According to the UK Marine Energy Council (MEC), the trade body for tidal stream and wave energy, the UK has an estimated 25 GW of wave and 11 GW of tidal stream energy potential. With more than 80% of current project content sourced domestically, the MET aims to ensure the UK remains at the core of the sector’s future growth.