UK geotechnichal outfit Ternan is to support a demonstration project into mooring solutions for marine energy projects at the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney, Scotland.
The company is providing geotechnical and foundation design expertise for the 35-month Universal Mooring, Anchor & Connectivity Kit (UMACK) project, which aims to cut the capital and installation costs of moorings by up to 50%.
Ternan said it is focusing on the application of using screw piles offshore.
UMACK is funded by Scottish Enterprise and the Swedish Energy Agency with co-funding from European Commission.
The project brings together leading wave and tidal energy developers, CorPower and Sustainable Marine Energy, mooring experts Tension Tech International Marine Renewables, the European Marine Energy Centre and the Policy and Innovation Group.