UK Government has successfully created an ecosystem to support the progress in the renewable energy sector. Following are the steps taken:

1. Joint Industry Program (JIP) brings together consenting and environmental protection authorities from different jurisdiction in the UK.

2. Renewable Energy Investment Fund (REIF) has invested GBP 7.5 m (2014 figures) in related projects.

3. The Government has 5 numbers of test facilities to test and validate new innovations.

4. Total 23 projects were funded in the year 2018 .

5. Detailed Ocean Energy Policy is outlined by the Government.

6. There is also a revenue support mechanism in place which is not “Ring Fenced”. Ocean Energy competes against all other renewable technologies.

7. The Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (SHFCA) promotes and develops Scottish expertise in fuel cells and hydrogen technologies.SHFCA brings together Scotland’s specialised fuel cell companies, power generation companies, academic institutions, research and development bodies, energy consultants, Scottish Enterprise and local enterprise companies and councils with an interest in Hydrogen & Fuel Cells.

8. Horizon 2020 program is a welcome step in that direction. With the present gloomy picture of job losses in the Offshore Oil & Gas sector due to the Oil price crash, this Project can generate employment in the Research and Development, Installation, Operation & Maintenance of the project under consideration.