Trident Energy’s plans to create power from sea waves suffered a setback after an 80-tonne floating generator capsized off the coast of Suffolk.
The power firm’s experimental wave generator was being towed out to sea to begin a year-long offshore trial when the accident happened near Southwold.
The machine was being tested in the sea to gather detailed information on how it performed.
Yarmouth Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre watch manager Mario Siano said: “The floating generator was later connected to a tug and grounded three miles south-east of Southwold harbour entrance.
“All appropriate authorities have been informed and the MCA counter pollution officer is aware and is monitoring the situation.”
A spokeswoman for Trident Energy said that the company is in the process of making arrangements to move the platform to a suitable location where any damage can be fully assessed before determining next steps.
The spokeswoman added: “Trident Energy can confirm that the incident was in no way related to its patented technology to convert sea wave energy into electricity.”
The machine was being tested in the sea to gather detailed information on how it performed.
Yarmouth Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre watch manager Mario Siano said: “The floating generator was later connected to a tug and grounded three miles south-east of Southwold harbour entrance.
“All appropriate authorities have been informed and the MCA counter pollution officer is aware and is monitoring the situation.”
A spokeswoman for Trident Energy said that the company is in the process of making arrangements to move the platform to a suitable location where any damage can be fully assessed before determining next steps.
The spokeswoman added: “Trident Energy can confirm that the incident was in no way related to its patented technology to convert sea wave energy into electricity.”
Source: The New Civil Engineer
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