Ecosse IP drives forward its product development strategy with new appointment

Ecosse IP Ltd (EIP) appointed Stephen Ball to the company during lockdown. Stephen joins in a new role focusing on Product Design and Technical Sales, as EIP continues to drive forward the company’s product development strategy in offshore energy and renewables.

Stephen brings to the business over 16 years’ industry experience in product design and engineering, which will be a great asset to EIP.  His appointment introduces a range of new skills to the engineering team, including robotic systems, product rendering and concept design.  Stephen’s role also encompasses technical support across EIP’s broader portfolio, to both existing and new clients, ensuring that current and future technologies are tailored to their requirements.

On his appointment, Stephen said: “I am excited about the new technologies EIP is bringing to market, and over the last few months I’ve been focusing on developing its latest product, MOWT (Mass of Water Turbine), refining the product functionality of the prototype version.”

MOWT (Mass of Water Turbine) generates renewable energy from slow-moving water in rivers, inland waterways and offshore environments and can deliver anything from 5-10kw to multi-megawatts in slow moving water.  EIP’s engineering team have been working on the product technology and in-water testing. MOWT is a solution for both the public and private sectors; it offers a cost-effective renewable energy solution, enhances environmental sustainability and can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

MOWT is ideally suited in the drive towards Net Zero, powering SMEs and businesses across a range of sectors such as distilleries, aquaculture, offshore oil and gas, supporting Smart Cities, powering towns, remote communities and historic buildings for example.  The product is in the final stages of product commercialisation and will be available in 2021.

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