Marine Power Systems showcases PelaFlex in action. A game-changer for UK deep-water wind.

Marine Power Systems (MPS) has been unveiling the next chapter in offshore wind at a high-profile, invitation-only showcase held at the world-renowned FloWave facility in Edinburgh. This landmark event offered a rare, behind-the-scenes look at their PelaFlex platform, which is setting the standard for deep-water offshore wind.

Attended by a wide range of industry stakeholders, from developers, supply chain and trade bodies to politicians, investors and academia, and including delegates from GB Energy, The Crown Estate and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Guests witnessed a side-by-side comparison of three platform types, hybrid, tension leg, and semisubmersible, operating simultaneously under identical ocean conditions. This rare demonstration allowed attendees to draw their own conclusions on platform performance, while showcasing how PelaFlex delivers a fundamentally stronger proposition. With superior stability, reduced risk and lower cost, PelaFlex unlocks vast environmental, economic and societal benefits. It also underlined the
immense industrial opportunity for the UK, with a modular design tailored to the capabilities of the domestic supply chain.

PelaFlex is engineered for high performance and low cost. With its efficient structure, it reduces weight and material use, shortens installation timelines, and works with existing UK port and supply chain infrastructure. That represents a huge advantage in a market chasing both scale and speed.

PelaFlex has been developed capitalising on 20+ years’ experience gained in fixed bottom offshore wind. By taking a transitional approach, MPS leverage that track record and available capability to access deeper waters. This not only reduces delivery risk but means they can offer a ready solution to accessing better resources further offshore without the need for expensive enabling infrastructure upgrades or supply chain investment.

“This is purpose-built technology engineered to tackle the biggest barriers in offshore wind – cost, risk and scalability,” said Gareth Stockman, CEO of Marine Power Systems. “It’s about delivering practical, solutions that accelerate deep-water deployment. We’re not waiting for tomorrow. PelaFlex is designed to be built right here in Britain. Right now.”

The event showed how MPS is aligned with the UK Government’s Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan. PelaFlex unlocks up to £1 billion capex savings per gigawatt, reducing the cost of energy and making deepwater wind an economic reality. MPS’ plans for UK manufacturing will catalyse investment, boost job creation, and fuel regional growth – particularly in industrial and coastal communities.

“Deep water wind isn’t the future – it’s the now,” added Dr. Martin Carruth, MPS Commercial Director. “We’ve engineered a platform that hits the sweet spot for UK manufacturing, fast tracks net zero and helps position the UK as a clean energy export powerhouse.”

Marine Power Systems is setting the standard in floating offshore wind and opening the door to 4.5GW of projects in UK waters by 2032, including over £2 billion in economic value and more than 1,200 jobs in Wales alone.

The UK has the tools, talent and technology to lead the deep-water wind revolution.

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