GL Garrad Hassan has carried out new analysis questioning the perception that the risk profile of wave and tidal projects is primarily driven by technical challenges. The work was launched today as part of RenewableUK’s Annual marine energy report: “Conquering challenges, Generating Growth,” at the industry association’s 10th Wave and Tidal conference.
Adopting a ‘bird’s eye view’ of the industry, the work demonstrates that much of the risk associated with marine energy projects emerges from the electrical and political systems in which they must operate. It identifies a number of hurdles – such as uncertainty about financial support under Electricity Market Reform, grid charging and delays, and onerous environmental monitoring requirements.
In a series of risk registers, the work proposes a number of possible mitigation strategies for industry and Government to consider. These strategies range from reallocating the risks of upfront grid charges to making sure that the level of future revenue support is evidence-based.
The new analysis by GL Garrad Hassan is the key to doing this effectively. By highlighting the priority risks to the sector, we can plan a strategy that addresses the primary concerns of the industry. The strategies we have developed will drive collaborative working between industry and government as well as enabling development at the accelerated pace required by today’s world.”
The full text of the report is available online here: http://www.renewableuk.com/en/publications/index.cfm/wave-and-tidal-energy-in-the-uk-2013
GL Garrad Hassan
www.gl-garradhassan.com
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