"Ireland's exceptional wave climate, extensive support schemes, strong political support and appointed areas for exploitation of ocean energy make establishment there favourable," says Rendez. "Quick consent processes are foreseen."
Vattenfall dips toe into sea
Swedish utility Vattenfall has made its first foray into wave and tidal power, paying Û500,000 ($656,000) for a 51% stake in Irish marine energy site development firm Pandion.
15 January 2009 23:00 GMT
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25 November 2012 8:46 GMT
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