• Carnegie’s MoorPower technology has been successfully deployed and has commenced
operations at Carnegie’s offshore test site at North Fremantle, WA
• This Blue Economy CRC supported MoorPower Scaled Demonstrator Project includes
industry partners including leading Australian aquaculture companies Huon and Tassal, as
potential first adopters of the technology
• MoorPower delivers onboard electricity generation that can reduce current reliance on
diesel generators in offshore operations, cutting carbon emissions, minimising risk and
reducing energy costs
• The MoorPower Demonstrator deployment will deliver validation of the technology in
advance of commercial rollout in aquaculture and other offshore industries
• The MoorPower Module works on the same principle as the CETO Power Take Off (PTO), but
on the surface and at a smaller scale, so learnings are transferable to Carnegie’s projects in
Europe
Carnegie Clean Energy (“Carnegie” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its
MoorPower technology has been successfully deployed offshore, in waters off Fremantle, WA.
Carnegie CEO Jonathan Fiévez said the deployment completed yesterday had been a success.
“The deployment of our MoorPower technology is a significant milestone in the challenge of
decarbonising offshore operations, it is an important step in bringing our technology to the world,”
says Mr Fiévez.
“We have listened to the needs of industry operating in isolated offshore environments and adapted
our unique CETO technology to their requirements. MoorPower will reduce the requirement for fossil
fuels, reduce carbon emissions, reduce risk and drive down cost.
“What we are learning from this demonstration deployment at our testing grounds off Fremantle will
be critical to rolling this technology out to aquaculture and other marine industries. We are grateful
for the support of the Blue Economy CRC and the collaboration with all our project partners which have
contributed to the success of the MoorPower Scaled Demonstrator.”
The involvement of the Blue Economy CRC and a consortium of leading industry and academic
partners reflects a collective dedication to delivering a project that showcases the capabilities of
MoorPower while also prioritising safety and reliability, key for offshore industries.
“The successful deployment of Carnegie’s MoorPower Demonstrator is testament to the impact the
Blue Economy CRC has in bringing together key technology developers such as Carnegie Clean
Energy, with leading universities and innovative aquaculture companies.” says Blue Economy CEO, Dr
John Whittington.
“This technology advances Australia’s ocean energy capabilities and provides real-world solutions for
decarbonisation and a tangible pathway to net-zero.
The deployment follows extensive onshore testing and commissioning completed at Carnegie’s
onshore facility. Rigorous onshore testing has focused on reliability, allowing the project team to test
communications, control strategies and more in advance of ocean deployment.
The MoorPower Demonstrator project will yield vital insights into the behaviour of the MoorPower
system across various sea conditions. These results will play a crucial role in validating the modelling
of the MoorPower technology and validating performance simulations for future commercial
MoorPower projects.
The concept of the MoorPower technology emerged from
Carnegie’s engagement with the aquaculture industry who are the
first customers for this innovative technology. This early
engagement produced a comprehensive understanding of the
requirements, constraints and challenges of the aquaculture
sector and its needs. The empirical data and hands on experience
now being delivered from the MoorPower demonstrator
deployment will further enhance confidence in the technology for
future customers.
By validating MoorPower in real world conditions and showing
how wave energy can support offshore aquaculture, this project
marks a significant step towards sustainable and cleaner energy
solutions for offshore industries.
This announcement has been authorised by the Chairman and
CEO.
