Our Partners

With a strong history of development in tidal stream turbines, Smart Stream Renewables (SSR) has confirmed itself as an innovator in the development and deployment of power generators

Since 2008 our employees have succeeded in all aspects of research and development in our projects. REC continues to work closely with Cardiff School of Engineering testing the tidal stream turbines in their Hydraulics laboratories. When testing specific areas we have used a large bi-directional hydraulic flume receiving an extensive library of flow data (using Vectrino ADV) to ensure product development and design optimisation

2013

In 2013 REC underwent a week of testing REPEN for the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (IFREMER) in Boulogne-sur-mer, France. Testing in a world class facility enabled us to improve confidence in mechanical power take off systems.

2014

Within the summer of 2014 REC worked diligently with Ogeechee River in Georgia, USA where performance testing occurred during the spring tide. REPEN was suspended below a specially adapted pontoon boat enabling us to see how it worked within a real environment.

2015

More recently, REC has worked with Cardiff International White Water to validate the system’s efficiency values by carrying out full system testing; generating electricity and unblocked testing. In September 2015 we developed a positive relationship with an independent test centre, the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC).

There are several projects planned for REC over the next few years taking place in North Devon and the coast of Anglesey where we plan to undergo a full system open water marine test

As well as these generous investments we have established relationships with many potential supply chain partners, all of whom have proven track records in their own fields having already worked with us. We are also fortunate to have the full support of Milford Haven Port Authority to help us install and test our next three stages of fifth, half and full scale devices

Here are just some of the organisations we have worked with to develop our product:

Mainstay Marine Engineering is a UK-based company that specialises in the design and construction of aluminium vessels for a wide range of maritime industries, including fishing, aquaculture, offshore wind, and marine tourism. The company offers a range of services, from initial concept and design through to build, launch, and ongoing maintenance and support. With a focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability, Mainstay Marine Engineering has established itself as a leading player in the marine engineering industry, delivering bespoke solutions to meet the needs of its clients.
Leask Marine is a Scottish company that provides marine services, specialising in vessel charter, marine consultancy, and project management. They offer a range of vessels, including workboats, tugs, and survey vessels, that can be chartered for various projects such as offshore wind farms, subsea cable installations, and marine construction. Leask Marine also provides marine consultancy services such as marine surveying, marine engineering, and environmental consulting. Their project management services cover all aspects of a marine project, from planning and design to execution and completion. With a team of experienced professionals and a modern fleet of vessels, Leask Marine is a trusted and dependable partner for those seeking marine services in the UK and beyond.
Tadek Offshore is a company that provides engineering and fabrication services for the offshore oil and gas industry. The company specialises in the design and manufacturing of subsea equipment such as flowline connections, pipeline repair clamps, and other subsea hardware. Tadek Offshore also offers inspection, maintenance, and repair services for subsea equipment. The company is based in Aberdeen, Scotland and has a team of experienced engineers and technicians who have worked on projects for major oil and gas companies. Tadek’s Offshore expertise in subsea engineering and fabrication has made them a trusted partner for clients in the offshore oil and gas industry
Celsa Steel is a European steel manufacturing company headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. The company was founded in 1967 and has since expanded to have operations in Spain, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Poland. Celsa Steel specialises in the production of reinforcing steel bars (rebars) used in the construction industry, as well as wire rod, sections, and billets. The company uses both scrap metal and virgin iron ore to produce its steel, with a focus on sustainability and minimising its environmental impact. Celsa Steel is one of the leading producers of steel in Europe and serves customers in the construction, infrastructure, energy, and automotive sectors.
Providing Electrical and Mechanical guidance towards deployment and utilisation. Challoch Energy provides high quality technical and commercial development support, research, analysis and strategic solutions for industrial, commercial clients, governments and NGOs. They have a deep understanding of decentralised energy technologies, markets and policies assisting clients across the world
Marine Energy Wales is active across a host of projects, collaborations and stakeholders to spearhead the development and deployment of marine renewable technology. Operating as a single point of access for the industry in Wales, through our work areas in wave, tidal stream, tidal range and floating offshore wind

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