An application to remove the requirement for an acoustic fish deterrent (AFD) at Hinkley Point C has been considered rejected by the Environment Agency. The environmental permit for the site, issued in 2013, specified several measures intended to mitigate the effects of the plant’s cooling facilities. These included the use Read more…
A planning application for the Sizewell C nuclear power station has been formally accepted, marking the beginning of a process that could result in a green light within the next year. If approved, construction of the plant on the Suffolk coast is expected to take around 10 years, ultimately generating Read more…
As the UK looks towards a ‘new normal’, pre-pandemic priorities are coming to the fore once more. Job creation will be more important than ever as the country deals with the economic fallout of Covid-19, while renewable energy will continue to be key to environmental goals. A group of 32 Read more…
Fish guidance and deterrence technology is evolving at a rapid pace. Better understanding of behaviours and the differences between species, combined with the development of innovative solutions, is helping achieve the objectives of complex marine projects all over the world. And while the electric vs acoustic debate has raged among Read more…
Fish guidance and deterrence solutions are complex systems. Every project demands a detailed understanding of requirements, as well as a pioneering approach to solving unique challenges. The very concept of sound-based deterrents is fuelled by innovation, and our success depends on the creativity of the FGS team and our partners. Read more…