EMEC lands flagship project of the year

The Stromness-based European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has been named the flagship project of the year for the marine renewables industry at the seventh British Renewable Energy Awards ceremony, held last night, Thursday, in London.

EMEC scooped the accolade for its achievement in establishing itself as the world’s leading marine renewable test centre, offering developers the opportunity to economically trial new technologies in real-sea conditions.

Richard Morris, commercial director of EMEC, who accepted the award, said: “To be named flagship project of the year by the industry really demonstrates the success story that EMEC has become in delivering the first fully-accredited test facility for the marine renewable industry, and we are privileged to be given such recognition.”