Inyanga Marine Energy Group has announced the winners of contracts to build its HydroWing tidal energy array.
The 20 MW HydroWing tidal energy array will be deployed at Morlais off Anglesey in Wales, one of the largest consented tidal energy projects in Europe. The demonstration pilot will deploy in the first quarter of 2026.
Hutchinson Engineering has already been announced as the company which will fabricate the foundation and rear nacelle.
Further contract winners announced today (June 3) are:
- PPI Engineering - design and manufacture of the generator and generator housing. The bespoke generator has been optimised to ensure efficient power generation.
- RMSpumptools - development of a bespoke 11KV Wet-Mate Connector System which provides a robust and reliable connection utilising proven technology.
- Involution Technologies - design and manufacture of main shaft unit incorporating 3:1 gearbox.
- Iconsys - systems integration for power management.
- Eire Composites - manufacture of carbon fibre blades.
- Prysmian - manufacture of export cables.
Richard Parkinson, CEO of Inyanga Marine Energy Group, said: "Each of our contracts were awarded following a rigorous tender process. The winning contractors are all best in class and have proven themselves as capable of delivering advanced technology at the cutting edge. The majority are based in the UK. Our patented HydroWing technology is set to demonstrate the viability of tidal energy and establish Wales and the UK as a global leader in renewable energy."
The project will take place at Morlais off Anglesey in Wales, which is the only tidal energy demonstration zone of its kind in the world. It offers a unique plug and play' model for developers of tidal energy devices, helping reduce costs as they scale up operations. The Anglesey site has the potential to generate 240 MW of clean electricity.
It is run by social enterprise Menter Mon Morlais and the Welsh government have taken a £8 million equity stake in the project.
The Welsh government has also recently announced a £2 million equity investment in Inyanga Marine Energy Group.
Paul Ward, Business Development Manager of PPI Engineering said: "We are incredibly excited to have won this contract to design and manufacture a bespoke generator for this groundbreaking project. It is a superb opportunity to demonstrate the UK's capability using impactful new technologies that rise to the climate change challenge."
Andy Billcliff, CEO of Menter Mon Morlais, added: "It is great to see everything coming together to deliver the HydroWing demonstration project in early 2026, prior to full scale deployment in 2028. We are witnessing innovation in action."
