Scottish ocean energy pioneer Mocean Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Netherlands-based floating solar developer SolarDuck to develop hybrid power systems.

The partnership aims to provide clean, reliable energy for power, communications, and auxiliary systems for remote offshore assets.

Mocean Energy has demonstrated the viability of its wave and solar-powered technology through its Blue X wave energy converter prototype, which can be integrated with battery storage systems.

The partnership will also involve collaboration on a commercial and technical basis to identify engineering studies and commercial opportunities.