Ocean waves

SgurrEnergy, along with the University of Edinburgh and ScottishPower Renewables, has begun three-year research project aimed to establish ways to reduce uncertainties for wave and tidal projects.

The three-year project would provide solutions to some of the current issues to meet the needs of the growing wave and tidal industry while helping to unlock the UK’s renewable resources.

In addition to identifying individual components of the energy yield estimation process, the campaign’s priority areas will be highlighted and further quantified to determine where the biggest reductions can be achieved, as part of the University of Edinburgh’s Industrial Doctoral Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE).

The next step of the project includes development of improved measurement techniques, modelling tools and yield prediction processes.

SgurrEnergy innovation director Alan Mortimer said: "The uncertainty calculation is the result of a long chain of measurements, modelling and calculations, all of which have their error bands.

"Resolving this issue could help to secure greater investment for technologies and for projects, and encourage faster growth in the sector. The reduction of energy yield uncertainty is seen as a priority area for the wave and tidal industry to move forward."

ScottishPower Renewables senior marine engineer Barry Carruthers said: "Energy yield uncertainty is a key consideration for wave and tidal investments and its reduction is paramount to the development of the sector.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

"The findings of this research project will deliver greater understanding of risk reduction in the industry, making investment in wave and tidal a more attractive offer and ensuring certainty of this exciting sector."

Image: SgurrEnergy starts wave and tidal research project to boost marine industry. Photo: dan / Freedigitalphotos.net.

Defence Technology