Orkney’s marine energy testing facility has named its new commercial director – as it gears up for an international renewable energy conference next week.
Oliver Wragg has joined the European Marine Energy Centre as its commercial director from his previous role as business development manager with tidal energy firm Atlantis.
He joins on the eve of next week’s symposium, which will see delegates from around the world heading to Kirkwall for a two day programme aimed at highlighting the work of marine energy facilities around the world.
“In my new role with EMEC I’ll be working closely with test centres and developers around the world, so this symposium represents an ideal opportunity – both for me and for the many international delegates – to strengthen existing relationships and forge some new ones too,” said Wragg
“The global industry standards pioneered by EMEC are going to be increasingly important in opening up new markets and as a lever for further investment in marine energy technology companies.
“What EMEC has achieved over the past decade is nothing short of phenomenal and I look forward to helping the team in Orkney build on those many achievements.”
The symposium, hosted by EMEC and supported by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Orkney Islands Council – will give delegates the chance an opportunity to visit the wave and tidal test sites at Billia Croo and the Fall of Warness, along with a programme of presentations and discussions on safety, licencing and infrastructure at Kirkwall’s St Magnus Centre.
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