The Blue X wave machine has been fabricated in Scotland by Fife fabricator AJS Production and painted by Montrose-based Rybay Corrosion services. They bring an extraordinary amount of knowledge and experience which we can draw on to accelerate our technology development ambitions,” We are extremely fortunate to have the backing of Wave Energy Scotland, OGTC and our industry partners in this programme. “Next year we intend to ship the battery and AUV to Orkney and pair them up with Blue X at sea. “We have a number of months in the summer to put the Blue X through sea trails, and in parallel test the subsea equipment at EC-OG’s home base,” McNatt says. Last month Mocean Energy announced a £1.6 million project with OGTC, oil major Chrysaor (now newly formed Harbour Energy) and subsea specialists EC-OG and Modus to demonstrate the potential of the Blue X prototype to power a subsea battery and a remote underwater vehicle – using onshore testing at EC-OG’s Aberdeen facility. This enables the development of commercial scale technologies suited to the oil and gas and other industries.” Our test programme in Orkney will allow us to prove our concept at sea, particularly that its novel hull shapes will produce more power than traditional raft designs. The Blue X will now undergo ballasting and wet testing at Rosyth before being transported to Orkney.Ĭommenting on the project Mocean Energy Managing Director Cameron McNatt says: “As we drive toward net zero, we will need many forms of renewable energy and wave energy can make a significant contribution. This demonstration of credible wave technology comes at a time when there is a real prospect of a market support mechanism for marine energy, that taken together, will enable wave energy to make a significant contribution to the future Scottish and UK low carbon energy mix needed to meet our net zero obligations.” The focus is now on commissioning and the learning to be gained from the open water test campaign. Against the backdrop of Covid 19 restrictions Mocean Energy and their subcontractors have completed build of the prototype. The product of five years of the WES programme and three phases of development for the Mocean technology that has seen the Blue X progress from concept, through wave tank testing and now to a scaled, real sea demonstrator. The machine was unveiled at a ceremony at Forth Port’s Rosyth Docks by WES Managing Director Tim Hurst who said: ““This is a significant milestone for Mocean Energy and for WES. The manufacture and testing programme is supported by £3.3 million from Wave Energy Scotland (WES) through their Novel Wave Energy Converter programme. Next year, the wave pioneers plan to connect the device to a subsea battery which will be used to power a remotely operated autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV). Please contact us to confirm the precise specifications.The 20-metre long, 38-tonne wave machine has been fabricated wholly in Scotland and will be deployed at the European Marine Energy Centre’s Scapa Flow test site for sea trials initially, and then later deployed at EMEC’s large scale Billia Croo test site this summer. The vehicle specification displayed may not be exact for this vehicle. 01, 78+MPG, Free Rd Tax, KeyLess Entry-Go, Camera Assist, Balance Of Manufacturers Warranty Apr 2021, Service & Maintained By Toyota & Specialists PDI / 9675 / 15900 & 24405 Miles, Cruise Control, USB Connector, Toyota Connect Integrated Rear View Camera Assist Digital Audio Broadcast DAB, Bluetooth Connectivity & Voice Command, Digital Dual Zone Climate Control With Pollen Filter, 15" Alloy Wheels, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC), Piano Black Center Console, Int Ext Chrome Pack, Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlamps, Ventura Grey Interior With Light Grey Inserts, Host Of Switchable Curtain Airbags Inc Driver Knee, Very Long Service Intervals, Hill hold function, Rain-Sensing Wipers, Anti Theft System Remote Central Locking Ultrasonic Alarm Immobiliser, Elec Anti-Trap Windows & Mirrors, Multifunction Steering, Auto Day Running Lights DRL, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Dynamic Traction Control-DTC, Electronic Stability Programme, Fully Colour Keyed, Heat Insulating Privacy Glass, Host of Air Bags, Isofix Child Seat Anchor Points,5 Days Drive Away Insurance, Economy Safety Luxury Reliability & Performance, Wide Selection Of All Models BMW / VW / Audi / Mercedes / 4x4`s & Convertibles Marques Always Available, Alpino Cars UK Ltd & US LLC Independent Prestige & Performance Specialists + MOTABILITY Authorised Dealer, Wide Selection Of Low Miles All Models BMW / VW / Mercedes/ Audi`s / 4x4`s & Convertible Marque Always Available, Open 7 Days, DIDSBURY Branch MANCHESTER, 01
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