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Leading tidal energy companies selected as finalists for 1st International Tidal Energy Awards


Top tidal energy firms, pioneering new technology solutions for the emerging tidal energy sector, have been selected as finalists for the 1st ever International Tidal Energy Awards ceremony, as part of the 4th International Tidal Energy Summit at the Victoria Park Plaza, London on Tuesday 23rd November.

Delegates of the event will be able to have their say in selecting the winners. The winners will be selected by popular vote from the conference attendees on Tuesday 23rd and then awarded their status during the Awards ceremony.

With 6 different award categories in the offering, the finalists are all keen to be recognised by the industry for their progress, status and developments in 2010.

The categories and finalists are listed below in no particular order:

Tidal Energy Technology Innovation 2010

• Atlantis Resources Corporation
• Open Hydro
• Voith Hydro Ocean Current Technologies

Tidal Energy Competitiveness

• Hammerfest Strom
• Marine Current Turbines
• Tocardo International BV

Newcomer of the Year 2010

• Bluewater Energy Services BV
• Nautricity Limited
• Sustainable Marine Technologies

Tidal Energy Technology Supplier 2010

• IHC Lagersmit
• Smartmotor
• Wikov MGL a.s. – ORBITAL2 Ltd

Tidal Energy Engineering Firm 2010

• Atlantis Resources Corporation
• Gurit
• Mojo Maritime

Most Effective Tidal Energy Project Development 2010

• Atlantis Resources Corporation / MeyGen
• EMEC, Global Marine, J+S, Draka
• Marine Current Turbines

After an exciting year of developments in the industry, Tidal Today is pleased to facilitate these awards to recognise innovation and excellence in this emergent sector.

Abbie Badcock, Director of Tidal Today boasts that “The International Tidal Energy Summit has become the annual meeting place for the tidal energy community. 2010 has witnessed some significant steps in moving towards ambitious installation targets for this relatively young industry. We’re thrilled to host these Awards and happy that the industry will get to select their winners.”

For more details about the finalists and the Awards, please visit:

www.tidaltoday.com/tidal-awards

If you have any questions about the judging process or the awards ceremony in
general, please feel free to contact Abbie Badcock on abbie@tidaltoday.com