Three new board members have been appointed to oversee Wave Hub, the offshore marine energy project off the Hayle coast.
Bill Russell takes on the role of chairman while Niamh Lamond and Richard Parkinson have been appointed as non-executive Directors.
Welcoming the appointments, business minister Mark Prisk said: “Wave Hub is a cornerstone of the Government’s commitment to encourage the generation of clean electricity from the power of the seas as part of our transition to a green economy.
“These appointments will help strengthen Wave Hub’s position by bringing a combination of commercial, technical and financial experience to the Board and ensuring this national asset plays a pivotal role in the commercialisation of marine energy in the UK.”
Russell added: “Wave Hub is a strategically important asset not only in the south west but the whole of the UK and I am delighted to be taking up this appointment. We are committed to ensuring that Wave Hub brings environmental and economic benefits to the UK by realising the full potential of marine renewable energy.”
