Wasp Cumbria News Update December 2011

December 20, 2011

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Having completed construction of the major components of our two 1:40 scale Tidal Flow system ‘Prototypes’ it was decided to proceed to testing of the second version only as we believed this to be the more advanced hydrodynamically and would provide us with the best results. Initial ‘proof of Concept’ testing took place in June and confirmed our Design Intent had been met and gave a clear indication of  the development path to the next stage 1:10 scale ‘Demonstration’ prototype.

Further tests were carried out in November on some of the components of the overall system to assist in refining the hydrodynamic form which will be carried forward for future R&D and Rapid Prototyping work with Lancaster University Renewable Energy Group who have expressed a keen interest in being involved in the development of the idea.

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Applications have now been submitted to secure additional funding and support from various local and National Institutions that will enable WASP to proceed to the next phase of development which we believe would benefit from a level of R&D work and Rapid Prototyping. This will help to establish representative power outputs, optimum Generator selection and a level of recognised Academic support to ensure that the 1:10 scale Demonstration prototype will enable WASP to quickly prove the system and its potential.

Alan Newton, C Eng, M.R.I.N.A.

Wasp Cumbria News Update March 2011

March 20, 2011

Following assessment of the Innovation Voucher Report we are now modifying the layout and orientation of our first System. Our original intention was to convert the Tidal Range into a Wind Power force. Whilst this was shown to be possible when testing our small scale prototype the power output of a full size system, indicated by the ‘Innovation Voucher’ Report calculations, suggested that the required Investment could not be justified. The system will now be tested over the coming months, following modifications, to determine the output when driving a Water Turbine.

Although installation and maintenance cost will be higher the increase in output may justify this additional cost and show a better return on Investment.

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Major components of our 1:40 scale Tidal Flow system ‘Prototypes’ have now been completed and will be asssembled during March and April with a view to carrying out initial ‘proof of concept’ testing. Two prototypes for this system are being developed and whilst the basic design is maintained variations in the overall configurations will give us the opportunity to compare the respective outputs that these small variations might make and help determine the best characteristics to adopt in order to progress to larger scale Prototypes.

Alan Newton, C Eng, M.R.I.N.A.

Is The Tide Turning

September 3, 2010

With recorded wind at a 180 year low, and two Major European Utilities Companies involved in the Offshore Wind sector seeking Construction Debt finance from the Banks, now could be the ideal opportunity for Wave and Tidal Power Companies to gain a foothold in the race for a more economical and sustainable Renewable Energy Supply. [...]

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Wasp Cumbria News Update August 2010

August 18, 2010

Innovation Voucher Progress Innovation Voucher and Environmental studies for our Renewable Energy idea are progressing well with reports near to ‘draft’ status. Hopefully these can be reviewed over the next month in order to put the final reports together. This will allow us to put together a Business Plan and Proposal that will enable WASP [...]

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Innovation Voucher Progress

May 12, 2010

The Academic support for our Sustainable Renewable Energy idea was scheduled to start at the beginning of May and will be spread over several months. As the report and details are developed we will gradually be able to prepare a Presentation that will add significant value to our preliminary ‘Proof of Concept’ prototype. In addition [...]

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Wasp Cumbria News March 2010

March 15, 2010

Innovation Voucher Progress The award of the Innovation Voucher has provided WASP(CUMBRIA)LIMITED with an enviable opportunity to tap into a wealth of knowledge and experience that might otherwise have been out of reach and certainly from a funding point of view something that at this stage in the development would not have been possible. The [...]

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Wasp Cumbria News Update

February 10, 2010

NEWS – WASP(CUMBRIA)LIMITED February 2010.1 Latest News Innovation Voucher Success WASP(CUMBRIA)LIMITED application in the December 2009 round of  Innovation Vouchers was successful. Our requirement was for Academic assistance and Expertise in the preparation of a Presentation for our Sustainable Renewable Energy Invention. This will add a high level of credability and Subject Matter Expertise to [...]

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Patent published on 21st October 2009

November 8, 2009

This is the Sustainable Renewable Energy Invention by Alan Newton C.Eng, M.R.I.N.A. that WASP(Cumbria)Limited are developing. A 1/40th scale prototype is now under construction with a view to initial ‘Proof of Concept’ Trials taking place within the next two to three weeks. Following the Trials additional development work will be undertaken and a larger scale [...]

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Renewable Energy News October 2009

October 5, 2009

Liverpool University Engineers claim that Barrages in the North West area alone could supply up to 5% of the UK electricity requirement. Morecambe Bay, the Solway Firth, Liverpool Bay and Dee Estuary could supply up to half of the regions electricity if given approval. There will of course need to be serious debate, consultation and [...]

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Carbon Trust – Funding – Investments

September 20, 2009

Pelamis Wave Power and Seagen Tidal Energy Systems are to benefit from additional financing of £250,000 and £150,000 respectively from the Carbon Trusts Marine Energy Accelerator Scheme. For Pelamis this will help fund research into the use of a remotely operated vehicle to assist in maneuvering and positioning their 180 Metre long system. In addition [...]

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