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through harnessing the energy from ocean waves. The technology being developed by MPS has huge potential to contribute to energy security targets and will reduce reliance on unpredictable and non-renewable energy supplies. Dr Gareth Stockman, co-
The MPS team: With Jane Hutt AM WITH the deployment of its
unique WaveSub wave energy converter planned for early next year, Marine Power Systems (MPS) has announced it has reached a momentous stage of the development of the device. The building of WaveSub is
significantly underway, and therefore the company marked the occasion with an event in Pembroke Dock. MPS awarded the tender for the
manufacture of its WaveSub device to Ledwood Mechanical Engineering, a leading engineering company based in Pembroke Dock. MPS is supportive of creating a Welsh marine energy supply chain, with many of its suppliers for this operation being based in Wales and therefore feeding into the local economy. An event was held at Ledwood
last Friday (Dec 30), with Welsh Government Leader of the House, Jane Hutt AM, addressing the company’s shareholders on what this milestone means to the energy sector in Wales and beyond. MPS, a Swansea-based company
developing revolutionary technology designed to capture the energy from ocean waves, has made a significant
step towards deployment at sea of its WaveSub device through an agreement with Ledwood early this year as its manufacturing partner. Ledwood
provides its
engineering excellence worldwide through delivering complex projects, particularly in support of the energy and process sectors. MPS chose Ledwood after a rigorous tendering process, assessing the company’s expertise in fabrication services, which has been crucial to the assembly of the main structure of the WaveSub. The fabrication of the 1:4 scale
WaveSub is an important step in the journey towards commercialisation of the project. The device is 15 metres long, 10 metres wide and 2.5 metres tall. A full scale, single device will be 40 metres long, showing the immense scale of the technology being developed by MPS. MPS’ WaveSub project has
been part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government, with MPS receiving a £2 million grant in October 2015. The WaveSub will provide a reliable renewable energy source
founder and managing director of Marine Power Systems, said: “We have reached a milestone as we gather momentum with the building stage of WaveSub with Ledwood Mechanical Engineering, and are progressing ahead on our journey towards deployment of our pioneering WaveSub device at sea. It is fortunate that such a reputable company as Ledwood is nearby to us, in addition to them being leaders in fabrication and engineering services in the energy sector; it was clear that this partnership was the best option for the company. Collaborating with Ledwood on this unique project and seeing the WaveSub really taking shape is a momentous occasion for us at MPS.” Nick Revell, Managing Director
at Ledwood Mechanical Engineering, commented: “Naturally, we are delighted to have been awarded this contract. It is a great pleasure working for MPS during the manufacturing phase of the WaveSub system. MPS have developed a technically sound solution that they are delivering in a professional and efficient manner.” Jane Hutt, Welsh Government
Leader of the House, said: “Wales has the natural resources to become a world-leader in marine energy, so I’m delighted this pioneering project has taken another significant step forward. “Substantial EU and Welsh
Government funding has been invested in WaveSub. It’s great to see that investment benefiting both developers and supply chain businesses, paving the way for a thriving marine energy sector in Wales.”
FIVE branches of
Spar have suddenly closed across Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. The stores have closed in Llanteg,
Carmarthen, Laugharne, Whitemill and East Gate in Llanelli, leading to shock in the local communities. Nine more stores have also closed across Wales and England. They are all franchises of High
Noon Stores Ltd, which on December 30 went into administration. The only word from the owners
came in the form of a handwritten note on the door, which read: “Shop will be closed until further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience.” A representative of Spar has confirmed the closure of the stores.
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Milestone for Pembroke Dock company Local shops suddenly close On Facebook, Sandie Sharpe,
regarding the closure of the Laugharne store, said: “So, the Spar has closed today, leaving locals without cars nowhere local, apart from the Post Office, to get any shopping or even their daily paper. “The staff, I’ve been told, haven’t
had their wages and were only told yesterday afternoon that they had lost their jobs. Today the doors are shut and today’s papers are stacked outside getting wet...” Amy Lewis replied, confirming
the closure of the Llanteg store: “Same happened in Llanteg today, just to warn people! The garage has been on and off with the petrol for months and now the shop has closed!”
Enthusiastic volunteers wanted
A LOCAL charity run by and
for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism is looking for volunteers to help with their weekly meetings. Every week, Pembrokeshire
People First run separate groups for men and women, and a mixed drop- in on Thursdays, both of which take place in Johnston Institute. Groups focus on people being
themselves and understanding themselves and others better. Drop-in focuses on getting members and public services together to talk and hear one another and make things better - they also have a lot of fun on the way! Pembrokeshire People First are
looking for volunteers to help with both of these. If you are willing to learn, willing to join in and enthusiastic
about supporting PPF members to get the most out of life, they would love to hear from you. As well as providing training and support, PPF pay 35p a mile travel expenses. This is what some Pembrokeshire People First members say: “PPF has done a lot for my
self confidence - I do things now I wouldn’t have done before and I am happier.” James Tyler, Milford Haven. “PPF has got me out of the house
and involved with other people; I’ve become involved in so many things and made new friends.” Mathew Evans, Pembroke. For more information, or
to discuss volunteering, please contact Ness Davies on 01437 769135 or 07941627299 or ness@
pembrokeshirepeople1st.org.uk.
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