Blue Horizon Project: Advancing Design, Testing, and Deployment Plans
Significant progress continues on the development of the wave energy technology led by the Mocean project team, with important updates across detailed design, testing, and deployment planning.
Ongoing Detailed Design Work
The Mocean project team is actively advancing the detailed design of both the Wave Energy Converter (WEC) hull and the Vernier Hybrid Machine (VHM). These efforts build on insights from prior analyses and testing campaigns, and are focused on ensuring reliable performance and durability in offshore conditions. This phase is crucial to finalising a system ready for deployment in a real marine environment.
Final Tank Testing Campaign Completed
A final round of tank testing was successfully completed in mid-February. The tests aimed to validate the performance and design assumptions under controlled conditions. The expected results will be used to refine the design ahead of full-scale manufacturing and deployment.
Manufacturing Trials Set to Begin
To support the transition from design to fabrication, the team has scheduled a new phase of manufacturing trials for the VHM, set to begin in March. These trials will help de-risk the build process by validating assembly methods, component integration, and material performance.
Berth Reserved at EMEC for Offshore Testing
In parallel, the team has secured a berth reservation agreement for Berth 2 at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, UK. This reservation marks a critical step toward full-scale demonstration, providing a real-sea environment for the upcoming deployment phase.
These milestones demonstrate steady progress toward the realisation of a robust and scalable wave energy solution. Further updates will follow as the project advances through manufacturing and offshore deployment preparations.
