MPS gets SST on board WaveSub project

Marine Power Systems (MPS) has hired Severn Subsea Technologies (SST) to design elements of the control and electrical systems for WaveSub quarter-scale prototype ahead of FaBTest trials.

SST previously worked on the design and supply of the control system for Seatricity Oceanus 2, while its sister company Severn Glocon manufactured valves for wave energy converters including Aquamarine Power’s Oyster and Carnegie Wave Energy’s CETO device.

Tim Blake, Site Manager at SST, said: “We have a lot of experience developing innovative solutions for demanding subsea and marine renewable energy applications. The team is energised at the prospect of being involved with the pioneering WaveSub project.”

Gareth Stockman, Co-founder and Managing Director of MPS, said: “MPS has worked with SST on numerous previous projects. We have every confidence in the highly specialist team to deliver our requirements for the quarter scale prototype, ahead of deployment at sea.”