Môr-neidr is an industrial research project into the development of Lobe-Tendon Anaconda systems for South West Wales markets, using a phased growth 'beachhead strategy'. The Lobe-Tendon Anaconda is a unique wave energy conversion technology, that converts energy from ocean waves into electricity by use of a floating, water-filled, flexible tube. The tube amplifies internal pressure waves as they travel along the tube. A power-take off system is located at the stern of the tube that converts the pressure waves into electricity. The Lobe-Tendon Anaconda tube is made up of a durable reinforced rubber outer material combined with 100's of internal tendons made from high performance natural rubber. The internal tendons pull the outer material into a lobed cross-section. As ocean waves pass over the tube, internal pressure waves are created. The speed of the internal waves is dictated by the distensibility of the tube, which can be tuned to the ocean wave speed, to maximise energy production, or detuned from the ocean wave speed to maximise survivability. Development activities during this project will involve: * Development of a suite of numerical analysis tools for design and optimisation of a full-scale Lobe-Tendon Anaconda system * A range of experimental tests to de-risk specific sub-systems * Manufacture of a prototype Anaconda Lobe-Tendon tube * Investigation of markets in South West Wales for distributed ocean energy and development of a business plan for targeting deployment in the Celtic Sea The project is led by Checkmate Flexible Engineering. Partnering on the project are CGEN Engineering, Wave Venture, Swansea University and the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult. The project builds on the experience and innovation of companies in the region in relation to marine renewables and will deliver hardware to the region that can be used by other wave energy developers/researchers . On successful completion of the project, the team will target further experimental tests in the region, including a sea-trial at the Welsh Marine Energy Test Site, further building on the value for the region. This will be followed by targeting wave farm developments in the Celtic Sea, which have potential for £1 billion Gross Value Added to the Welsh economy by 2050\.

The TIDEGEN project by CGEN Engineering is pioneering and innovative. Aimed at enabling successful growth of the tidal energy sector, the project represents a significant technological advancement for electrical generator systems. Designed to address critical challenges currently facing tidal energy developers, including: * Reducing the tidal sector Levelised Cost of Energy (LCoE) * Enhancing and de-risking system scalability * Improving system survivability and maintenance * Reducing system costs * Creating an invaluable supply chain TIDEGEN further improves on technology originally developed within the University of Edinburgh. Over the course of 12 months, a modular generator, control system and power electronics will be designed for tidal energy. Utilising Swansea's META tidal test site, the project will deploy the innovative generator system integrated within a tidal turbine system to undergo rigorous submarine testing. In parallel, manufacturing, cost and commercial pathways will be assessed. This approach allows us to demonstrate the technology's operational viability and efficiency in authentic marine environments. Providing robust data to validate our design and commercial claims, accelerating the technologies time to market. Key features of the TIDEGEN system include: * High Modularity: Unlike typical off-the-shelf generators, our modules are uniquely designed for assembly line production. Easily transported for plug&play assembly on-site * Scalability & Redundancy: The technology is stackable. Multiple units can be stacked together enhancing power output and improving system reliability * Fault Tolerance: Faulty modules can be isolated to maintain continuous power generation and enable in-situ replacement. Minimising downtime and reducing operational and maintenance (O&M) costs * Sustainability: The modular design facilitates the repair and reuse of components, aligning with circular economy principles * Simplified Marinisation: Improves system efficiency and thermal performance. Simplifies installation verses standard seal and turbine nacelle configurations The TIDEGEN project will advance CGEN Engineering's technology readiness level from a TRL of 5 to 7\. Demonstrating a potential reduction in LCoE of up to 20% compared to current standards. Accelerating time to market for tidal energy devices and improving the mix of renewable energy within the UK. Completion of the TIDEGEN project will advance tidal energy technology beyond the state of the art. Offering a robust, scalable, and economically viable solution that meets the needs of both current and future market demands. This project will foster confidence in CGEN Engineering's technology to further demonstrate with existing partners within the tidal energy sector, and support the broader goal of increasing the tidal energy capacity in the UK and EU to meet 2030 renewable energy targets.

The world faces the challenges of transitioning to net zero emissions to combat climate change, requiring a shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, like wave energy. Yet, the integration of wave energy into the global energy mix is not without hurdles. Harnessing the power of ocean waves requires innovative and reliable technologies that can withstand the harsh marine environment while ensuring consistent energy generation. Moreover, the pursuit ofsustainable energy production extends beyond emissionsreduction, to embrace circular economies. Circular economies advocate for a holistic approach where resources are continually reused, repurposed, and recycled, thus minimising waste and maximising resource efficiency. For the wave energy sector, this means not only developing efficient power take-off systems but also considering the lifecycle impacts of materials, manufacturing, installation, operation, and decommissioning. The MEGA PTO Wave project aims to provide an enabling technology to transform ocean waves into clean, reliable energy. Through this project, a smart, scalable system will be created that adapts to changing conditions and keeps working even if a part of the system experiences a fault. By designing all aspects of the MEGA PTO to be highly modular, incorporating novel axial flux magnetic gear, electrical generator technology and adaptable power electronics, the project will make energy production more efficient and eco-friendly. This modularity creates a system that is easier to manufacture, transport, install, maintain, remove and recycle, than alternatives. The MEGA PTO Wave project brings together expertise from all over the EU to create a PTO linked to sustainable supply chains, to accelerate wave energy commercialisation to capture vast amounts of predictable energy in a sustainable and cost effective manner, in order to meet EU NetZero targets by 2050.