Convergence Investments

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1.1.2007

Wave Hub Development Costs (South West Regional Development Agency)

This investment covers the costs associated with developing the Wave Hub which will provide a demonstration site for the development and testing of wave energy devices off the coast at St Ives Bay, Cornwall.

Wave Hub

Wave Hub

"This is about a new industry and new jobs, and the South West's critical role in building a greener global economy."Stephen Peacock, Enterprise and Innovation Executive Director, South West RDA

Related media releases:

19.05.10 Offshore contractor appointed for Wave Hub
17.05.10 Wave Hub on course for summer deployment
30.11.09 Engineers start Wave Hub drilling operation
12.11.09 Leader for Wave Hub project appointed
27.08.09 Wave Hub seeks general manager 
05.08.09 South West electrical specialists win £1 million contract 
15.07.09 South West named global leader for marine energy
11.03.09 Wave Hub chooses Orecon as new device developer
17.11.08 Wave Hub managing contractor appointed
14.10.08 Duke of York briefed on marine energy

Related links:

Wave Hub Construction Costs
PRIMaRE
Wave hub   
Wave Hub SWRDA

Who's paying for this?

Pie chart of investments.

A - ERDF Convergence - £1,950,000
B - South West RDA - £650,000

Investment overview

Investment theme: Investing in our future

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European investment from: ERDF

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Project status

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1.1.2007 Start date

30.8.2009 Completion date

How do I find out more?

Gareth Grimshaw
Head of Convergence
South West Regional Development Agency
Tel: 01872 243750