MPS News

Marine Power Systems’ Chairman to Speak at Industry Conference

Chairman and technical director of Marine Power Systems (MPS), Dr Graham Foster, has been announced as one of the leading speakers at the UK Marine Energy Conference 2016 taking place in Glasgow on 5 July. Dr Foster is the co-founder of MPS, a Swansea-based company developing revolutionary technology designed to capture the energy from ocean waves through its[…]

UK Marine Energy Conference Closes In

In two weeks’ time, the UK Marine Energy Conference will bring together those at the forefront of wave and tidal technology within the UK and Ireland to Glasgow. The conference, which aims to accelerate marine energy as a viable energy alternative, will feautre an exhibition showcasing the latest technologies and solutions from across the marine[…]

New Award Recognises Diversity and Equality in Business

Several Welsh businesses have been recognised for their commitment to diverse and inclusive practices within the workplace. Gender equality charity Chwarae Teg is launching the Exemplar Employer Award to showcase businesses that have successfully broken down barriers affecting women’s recruitment, retention and career progression. To qualify for an award, businesses must demonstrate evidence of a[…]

Business News Wales Exclusive Interview: Dr Gareth Stockman, Marine Power Systems

Marine Power Systems (MPS) is Wales’ leading home-grown wave energy technology developer of the patented and award winning WaveSub Wave Energy Converter (WEC). Dr Gareth Stockman, managing director of MPS, tells us more about the company and its future plans to provide marine (wave) energy as an affordable, secure and low impact renewable energy source to the[…]

MEP Seminar Highlights Welsh Rising Marine Energy Momentum

Marine Energy Pembrokeshire (MEP) held its 7th annual industry seminar in Milford Haven during which the progress to date and future potential of marine energy sector in Wales was highlighted by the government officials and leading industry players. The event chaired by Martin Murphy, Managing Director of Tidal Energy Ltd, attracted over 170 delegates from[…]

Port of Milford Haven Inks Wave Energy Tech Deal With MPS

Alec Don, Chief Executive of the Port of Milford Haven is joined by Dr Gareth Stockman, Managing Director of Marine Power Systems, and Gareth Potter, Project Engineering Manager at Marine Power Systems, to formalise a collaboration agreement for the development of the wave energy converter, WaveSub. The successful testing of key components of a pioneering[…]

Marine Power Systems Celebrates Win at Swansea Bay Business Awards

Marine Power Systems has been announced as winners of the Green Business of the Year award at the South Wales Evening Post and Swansea Bay Business Life Business Awards 2016. The company was announced as winners after beating strong competition from runners up Dan-yr-Ogof, the National Showcaves Centre for Wales and Neath-based Derwen Plant. The[…]

Finalist for the St David Award for Innovation and Technology

This highlights the value of our work We are developing revolutionary technology designed to capture the energy from ocean waves. As the Managing Director of MPS, being announced as Finalists is a great achievement and gives the firm and the team the recognition they deserve for our hard work and dedication to the development of[…]