Technology firm Wello Oy has deployed its ‘Penguin’ wave energy converter in the chilly waters off Orkney.
The device uses repurposed wind energy gadgetry to capture the motion of the ocean and turn it into power.
The Penguin is now in the test site at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) as part of the Clean Energy from Ocean Waves (CEFOW) project.
The installation was carried out by Green Marine, an Orkney based marine services provider.
Funded by the European Commission’s research and innovation programme Horizon 2020, CEFOW is a five-year project led by Fortum to develop and prove Wello’s Penguin in real-sea conditions.
Mikko Muoniovaara, senior project manager at Fortum, said: “Deploying the Penguin in winter is an important milestone for us, providing valuable learning for both Fortum and Wello.
“Cost efficiency of operations and maintenance plays an important role in any renewables and Green Marine’s achievement shows that these operations can be done safely outside the summer season if needed.”
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