Wave power centre signs Korean deal

By SCOTT REID
Published on 17/08/2012 00:00

A SCOTTISH test centre for wave and tidal power devices has signed its third partnership in the Far East, after agreeing a “major” collaboration deal in South Korea.

The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) on Orkney said it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Incheon Metropolitan City (IMC) to provide technical assistance on the design, construction and operation of a tidal energy testing facility.

The project will look at harnessing the power of the harsh sea environment in the region.

Richard Morris, commercial director at EMEC, said: “[This] shows that the experience which Scotland possesses is sought after and seen as key to the development of marine renewable industries in other countries.”