SELKIE
Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum is a partner in ‘Selkie’ which is a cross-border marine energy project between Wales and Ireland. Funded by the EU’s Ireland-Wales cooperation programme (INTERREG), it brings together leading researchers and businesses to improve the performance of marine energy devices and technologies developed by Welsh and Irish businesses.
University College Cork are leading the project in partnership with PCF, Menter Môn, Swansea University, DP Energy Ireland and Gavin and Doherty Geosolutions. PCF is leading on communicating and disseminating the outputs of the project and supporting engagement with companies across Wales and Ireland.
Selkie aims to support the marine energy sector by developing tools and improving services that will assist developers and supply chain companies to progress towards commercialisation. These tools include technoeconomic models, foundations and mooring designs, sensors and data analysis, array models and operations and maintenance logistics. As part of the project, the tools will be trialled on wave and tidal devices to test their reliability, survivability and commercial potential. Furthermore, over 150 Irish and Welsh businesses will benefit from the project over three years.
With the experience we have gained through Marine Energy Wales, this is a great project for PCF to be involved with and will reinforce our work and expertise in the sector. Through Selkie, PCF is supporting Wales to continue to play a leading role in the marine energy sector and helping to strengthen our global relationships.