Renewables developer Marine Power Systems (MPS) has appointed marine engineering consultancy LOC Group to deliver a work package to support the design of its modular wind-wave energy floating platform and the integration of wind turbine technology.
MPS will be working with LOC group to further develop the design and de-risk the technology.
LOC Group renewables projects director Tim Camp said: “LOC blends expertise in offshore wind development and wave energy to support the client in finding the right solution for their project.
“This project is highly significant in that it has opened up the commercial viability of wave energy through harnessing different technologies and design concepts in the marine renewable market.
“We are really pleased to have the opportunity to support Marine Power Systems in finding the right wind turbine technology for their modular platform, and to help MPS bring this technology to market.”
MPS chief technology officer Graham Foster said: “LOC Group are a highly experienced team with a solid reputation within the offshore energy sector.
“By leveraging LOC’s first-rate experience in wind turbine technology and design, MPS are making further progress towards development of our best-in-class renewable energy platform.”