News

19/07/2010 - An independent review of the Swanturbines technology has been undertaken by a recognised subsea engineering company. The report has drawn positive conclusions about the Swan philosophy and design. It is stated that it is possible for the Swan tech to produce cost savings over more complex devices currently being promoted.

12/07/2010 - Members of the Swanturbines team met with Jane Davidson AM, Minister for the Environment Sustainability and Housing to explore the potential for deployment around the Welsh coast.

19/04/2010 - Successful test with Jumbo Offshore on installation methodology. Read the press release here.

17/11/2009 - Members of Swanturbines management team attended the 3rd International Tidal Summit at Lords Cricket ground.

15/08/2009 - Further sites around the UK are under investigation to determine the economic viability of small arrays. The initial outcomes appear positive. Tidal stream set to offer a reliable source of renewable energy.

26/04/2009 - The team is undertaking Milford Haven Tidal Stream Power Feasibility Study in conjunction with Milford Haven Port Authority and SDF.

6/01/2009 - Swanturbines is seeking new investment  to take the technology to the next stage of commercialisation. Please contact us for more details.

3/09/2008 - The novel low speed generator is nearing completion at the New and Renewable Energy Centre in Blyth Northumberland.

24/07/2008 - Managing Director James Orme met with UK Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks to show progress on the Cygnet demonstrator. Mr Wick was very positive about tidal stream energy, saying 'We must get turbines in the water' (pic)

15/03/2008 - Assembly of the Cygnet turbine is well underway in South Wales. The planned installation will be in the summer of 2009. (pic)

7/01/2008 - We have moved offices.  Our new address is Digital Technium, Singleton Park, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA2 8PP.  The telephone number remains unchanged: +44 (0) 1792 295217.

12/12/2007 - Owing to Swanturbines' rapid expansion, we will be moving to the Digital Technium in Singleton Park early in the new year.  The Digital Technium is a state-of-the-art building based in the centre of the University of Wales Swansea.  The network of Techniums across Wales provides young companies, in knowledge-based industries, with incubation facilities in the form of premises, as well as business and technical support, and is linked with leading specialist academic expertise.

1/11/2007 - This month sees another new member on the design team.  Namely Ioan Smallwood, from north Wales. Ioan has experience with Vestas wind turbines and brings valuable field expertise to the team.

1/10/2007 - The design team welcomes Mr Nick Lawrence, an electrical engineer, who has moved back to Wales, to assist with the design of the medium-scale turbine.   Nick's 20 years of experience in underwater instrumentation and control systems cover a broad range of projects and applications, including many within the offshore energy industry.

26/02/2007 - Work has begun on CYGNET Stage 1. This is a project to demonstrate the technology at a medium scale part funded by the UK Department of Industry.

23/01/2007 -  Swanturbines has successfully completed and investment round and now has a multimillion pound deal in place to provide funds for technology development. Expansion around the world is being funded via private investment organised through Ethical Trading and Marketing. There is strong interest from a variety of power generating companies and Governments outside of the UK and City interest in selling power.

21/12/2006 - Swanturbines welcomes Dr Miles Willis to the team as site development manager. Miles will be overseeing the consenting and environmental impact assessments for the CYGNET demonstrator. He has experience in the management of Multidisciplinary Collaborative Industrial Research Projects and is a keen conservationist.

15/12/2006 - The company is pleased to welcome Mr Rob Ellis to the team. Rob has been appointed as project manager for the CYGNET project. He has vast experience in project management in technology development roles, including the installation of offshore meteorological masts and suction caisson foundations. He has also been involved in the design and manufacture of tidal turbine blades.

12/08/2006 - The fund raising round for the CYGNET demonstrator project is now open. Investors please contact us for information.

24/05/ 2006 - Swanturbines will be attending All Energy 2006 in Aberdeen. Please come and approach us with any queries.

02/02/2006 - Swanturbines will be presenting at Marec2006 at the World Maritime Technology Conference on 09/03/06.

24/12/2005 – A new partner is to join the existing Swanturbines consortium to undertake fabrication and assembly of the planned demonstrator unit. Ledwood Engineering, based in Pembroke Dock, will join the team to work on the manufacturing and installation of the medium-scale device. Ledwoods have a wealth of experience in offshore and marine work.

24/03/2005 – Swanturbines are pleased to welcome Matthew Thomson to the team. Matthew has been appointed as project engineer on the feasibility study. He is a chartered engineer who has spent time in the steel production industry. He also worked as a nuclear safety and reliability engineer for WS Atkins. Before joining the project he undertook a Masters in tidal stream technology.

20/12/2004 - Swanturbines has been successful in securing the Knowledge Exploitation Fund support for the £350k collaborative industrial research project. The team of 9 industrial partners with undertake a feasibility study over 16 months to investigate and optimise their tidal stream turbine system.