Marine energy experts from across the country are converging on the county today (Thursday) as Marine Energy Pembrokeshire (MEP) hosts its sixth annual industry seminar.

MEP has been working to promote Pembrokeshire to renewable energy firms across the world, and most recently welcomed news that the Milford Haven waterway has been picked to trial a revolutionary wave energy prototype.

Marine Power Systems (MPS), the Swansea-based firm behind the trial, which is scheduled to go into the water this year, will be among the projects highlighted at the seminar, which takes place at the Bridge Innovation Centre, in Pembroke Dock.

The event will also include talks and panel sessions from industry experts, a tour of Pembroke Port and a networking dinner.

Carl Sargeant AM, Minister for Natural Resources, will also be providing the keynote address.

Delegates will have the opportunity to listen to speakers from The Crown Estate, Welsh Government, Wave Hub, Pembroke Port, Welsh European Funding Office, Ocean Energy Europe, RenewableUK, Aquatera and many more.

The seminar, whose main sponsors include Welsh Government and Pembroke Port, is also a platform to provide an update on existing projects in Wales including Tidal Energy Ltd, Minesto, and Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay.

Interest in Pembrokeshire and Wales is on the increase due to the announcement of two marine energy demonstration zones and £80,342,755 of EU structural funding prioritising marine energy.

David Jones, Project Director of Marine Energy Pembrokeshire, said: “The Marine Energy Pembrokeshire seminar has gained a strong reputation in the industry and has proved a vibrant opportunity for networking and catching up on industry developments.”