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01/03/11
Port Services Group plays lead role in successful completion of new wave power device
The completion of a new generation wave power device at Invergordon signals the growing diversification of Port Services Group (PSG) into the renewable energy sector. PSG was the lead contractor on the engineering and assembly phase of the PB150 PowerBuoy for Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) and will be responsible for handling of the device prior to ocean trials.
The P8150 PowerBuoy is the largest and most powerful wave power device designed by OPT to date, and builds on the company's 15 years' innovation and development experience of producing such systems. With a peak-rated power output of 150 kilowatts - equivalent to the energy consumption of approximately 150 homes - the PB150 is designed for use in arrays for grid connected power generation projects worldwide.
PSG has supplied engineering, fabrication, logistical and heavy lift support to the project as lead contractor to OPT, which included solutions for assembly and the load out of the PowerBuoy from the Invergordon facility.
OPT will utilise PSG's in house heavy lift capabilities to deploy the device in preparation for ocean trials at a site approximately 33 nautical miles from Invergordon.
Steve Clark, managing director of PSG said: "These are exciting times for the renewable energy sector and we are delighted to have been able to use our expertise in ensuring the successful completion of this ground-breaking wave power device for Ocean Power Technologies.
"The manufacturing and deepwater facility at Invergordon makes the base ideally located to aid the development of renewables such as offshore wind, and wave and tidal energy. Port Services is developing its business to service these new opportunities that will create new employment and high quality jobs in the region."
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