Welsh wave developer Marine Power Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Port of Milford Haven to support the development of its Wave Sub device.
MPS said testing of Wave Sub’s pump at Pembroke Port has led the Swansea company to sign an agreement of closer collaboration with the facility’s operator, the Port of Milford Haven.
The pump was tested in an onshore tidal lagoon and will form part of a quarter-size prototype due to be tested at Pembroke this year. Due to the patent protected innovations of the WaveSub, it can be manufactured at commercial scale from a single facility in Wales and deployed throughout Europe, said MPS.
Port of Milford Haven chief executive Alec Don said: “Supporting companies with skills in the development of technologies and Intellectual property is central to the Port’s strategy to promote a thriving marine renewable energy industry in the region.”
MPS director Gareth Stockman added: “Marine Power Systems is hugely grateful to the Port of Milford Haven for its support.
“It has recently helped with the deployment and installation of the pump and it is great to know that they will be able to provide further assistance whilst manufacturing & deploying our quarter-scale prototype.”
Image: Milford Haven (Port of Milford Haven)
