Eight innovative ideas from a tidal-energy device to an offshore access system have made it through to the finals of an energy business awards in the east of England
The winner will be announced at the Energy Innovation Awards 2012, due to be held in Norwich later this month and organised by EEEGR, the East of England Energy Group.
“The standards seem to get higher every year,” said EEEGR events manager Holly Harvey.
She added: “The finalists are chosen from a host of pioneering ideas and groundbreaking technology which can benefit our industry.
“Innovation is absolutely vital for its development and success across a region which is already recognised as a world-leading all energy hub.”
The innovations range across the energy spectrum from hi-tech training in the classroom to critical work offshore, with entries submitted by companies from across the eastern region and beyond.
Hosted by former TV presenter Clare Weller, the judging is on February 29, 2-5pm, at the Holiday Inn, Norwich International Airport.
It is free to attend and expected to attract business enthusiasts keen to capitalise on any innovative ideas and vote for their favourites, alongside a team of five expert judges led by John Balch, director of Nautilus Associates.
The winner, runner-up and best low-carbon innovation will all receive trophies made by Thetford engineering specialist Warren Services.
The results will be announced and the awards presented at a gala dinner the same evening.
The finalists are:
1 3sun Inspection Services, of Great Yarmouth: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tagging and handheld software for use on turbines.
2 Select Innovations, from Loddon: EnLight advanced lighting technology delivering significant energy savings and reductions in carbon emissions.
3 4Nrg, Lowestoft: Tidal Harvester, a tidal-energy device designed for commercial deployment in shallow seas with fast tides.
4 Gradsol, London: a high temperature conversion of waste plant processing all types of waste to electricity at up to 70% efficiency.
5 Tidal Transit, Docking, Norfolk: MV Ginny Louise, an offshore wind support vessel with innovative design and capabilities.
6 Oilennium, Loddon: Physical Interface Driven Simulator, a realistic new portable equipment-training simulator.
7 EcoStyle, Luton: Educational Renewable Energy Kits, used to bridge the gap between technologies and the classroom or community.
8 OSBIT Power, Northumberland: MaXccess offshore access system to revolutionise access to offshore wind turbines from a stable platform on the vessel.
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