The company is delighted to announce an order from E.on, one of the UK’s leading renewable generators, for the next generation of Pelamis Wave Energy Converter, known as the P-2.
The machine will be built at PWP’s new Leith Docks facility Edinburgh and put through its paces at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney.
The new machine will be 180m long and includes a range of enhanced design features to improve performance and ease of manufacture.
This will be the first time a major utility has ordered a wave energy converter for installation in the UK and the first time the P-2 machine will be tested anywhere in the world.
Phil Metcalf, CEO, said: "We were very pleased to have secured this order from E.on. They have a strong commitment to bringing marine energy forward and we are excited to have been selected to spearhead this. This order is a validation of our unique experience in building and operating Pelamis machines, and all the hard work our engineering team has put into the design of the P-2 machine".
"The P-2 machine will become the basis of our commercial roll-out over the next few years. The machine offers major improvements in efficiency, survivability, operability, maintainability and overall cost effectiveness."
"Wave energy can be a big Green Jobs creator and export earner for the UK, much as wind power and other renewables technologies have for countries such as Germany and Denmark. However continued support from Government will be vital to reap the rewards of this investment as it has been in those countries".