A pioneering renewable energy facility on Orkney is to expand to the far east after agreeing a deal with a Singapore university to support Asia’s green power development.
The European Marine Energy Centre will work alongside the Nanyang Technological University to provide support for the growing marine energy industry in southeast Asia.
EMEC staff will advise the university on how to set-up test facilities for conditions radically different to the centre’s own base.
“We’re delighted to be working with Nanyang Technological University, who already have a range of projects to promote and advance the research, development and deployment of sustainable technologies in one of the world’s most experienced maritime areas,” said Emec operations director Stuart Baird.
“Being the first facility of its kind in the world, Emec has racked up some tremendous learning over the last ten years as we’ve developed and expanded our facilities and services to fit the needs of a nascent industry.
“It’s been a fruitful yet challenging journey, and one which other countries can learn from as they develop their own wave and tidal test centres.”
The deal complements existing arrangements between Emec and ocean testing facilities in Japan, South Korea, China and Taiwan.
Last month the facility, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, staged an international conference in Kirkwall to with delegates from around the world looking at the facilities.
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