Nova’s MECmate product a connector linking subsea cables and/or devices, is tailored to meet the demanding requirements of the marine energy environment, in which a reliable and cost-effective solution for subsea electrical connections is essential. Nova is one of the few companies in the world to successfully install and operate marine energy devices, including the world’s first offshore tidal array in Shetland. The company has identified a commercial opportunity for its MECMate product in marine energy and adjacent markets.
The new wet-mate connector will enable subsea electrical connections to be made quickly and cost-effectively in a wide range of sea conditions. It builds on Nova’s existing connector, used in all three of Nova’s turbines in the Shetland Tidal Array, which has proven 100 percent reliable through tens of thousands of operating hours.
“We are delighted to work with Wave Energy Scotland to deliver a subsea electrical connector to be used by clients in marine energy, floating offshore wind, oil & gas, and aquaculture” said Nova Innovation Engineering Director Gary Connor. “As a marine energy developer ourselves, we know the critical importance and value of having a robust and cost-effective solution for the maritime economy.”
Tim Hurst, managing director of WES, added that connecting and disconnecting devices quickly and remotely will increase safety in offshore operations, and that the wider potential for these technologies is significant across offshore and subsea applications.
The contract award follows the successful delivery by Nova of its previous project with WES. It also follows a string of recent commercial successes for Nova, including international contract wins in Canada and Europe, and demonstrates the wider, transferable applications of Nova’s technology into adjacent energy and blue economy markets.
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