Mocean Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding with SolarDuck to develop integrated offshore renewable power systems.
The Scottish wave energy specialist and Netherlands-based floating solar developer aim to combine their technologies to supply clean, reliable energy to remote offshore sites.
Applications are expected in sectors including energy, defence and the wider Blue Economy.
Mocean managing director Cameron McNatt said the partnership will focus on providing power and communications to remote locations in challenging environments.
“Over the past few months, we’ve been sharing commercial insights and have identified a strong opportunity to conduct an internally funded technical feasibility study focused on offshore energy needs in Asia Pacific,” he said.
Both companies are backed by Norwegian clean-tech investor Katapult Ocean.
Mocean has demonstrated its Blue X wave energy converter in the Renewables for Subsea Power programme and is preparing to deploy its first commercial product, Blue Star.
During the MoU term, the companies will share technical insights and pursue joint engineering studies and commercial opportunities.
SolarDuck chief commercial officer Arnaud Ayral said: “By combining complementary technologies, we aim to unlock new capabilities and value for customers in the offshore sector.”
Katapult Ocean investment manager Anthony Bellafiore said: “We see immense value in our portfolio companies collaborating to unlock greater technical and commercial potential.”
Pictured: Arnaud Ayral, Chief Commercial Officer, SolarDuck, and Cameron McNatt, Managing Director at Mocean Energy.