{"id":336825,"date":"2026-05-25T17:19:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T16:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harshlab.eu\/?p=336825"},"modified":"2026-09-30T17:36:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T16:36:31","slug":"idom-deploys-the-upgraded-marmok-a5-at-bimep-through-harshlab-as-a-floating-electrical-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harshlab.eu\/en\/2026\/05\/idom-deploys-the-upgraded-marmok-a5-at-bimep-through-harshlab-as-a-floating-electrical-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"IDOM Deploys the Upgraded MARMOK-A5 at BiMEP Through HarshLab as a Floating Electrical HUB"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div>\n<h3>HarshLab Enables Grid Integration of IDOM&#8217;s Upgraded MARMOK-A5 at BiMEP<\/h3>\n<p>HarshLab has played a key role in the latest deployment of <strong>IDOM&#8217;s upgraded MARMOK-A5 wave energy converter<\/strong> at the <strong>Biscay Marine Energy Platform (BiMEP)<\/strong>, providing the floating electrical infrastructure that enabled the device&#8217;s connection to the BiMEP grid.<\/p>\n<p>The MARMOK-A5 is a floating wave energy converter based on <strong>Oscillating Water Column (OWC)<\/strong> technology. Energy is generated through the interaction between the internal water column and the buoy structure, creating an alternating airflow that drives a turbine and converts wave motion into electricity.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the <strong>EuropeWave<\/strong> programme, IDOM has introduced several important technological improvements to the device. One of the most significant enhancements is the implementation of an upgraded <strong>Wells turbine<\/strong> incorporating <strong>variable-pitch blades<\/strong>, designed to increase energy conversion efficiency and improve performance across a wider range of sea conditions.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to turbine improvements, the deployment serves to validate several system-level optimizations, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An enhanced mooring configuration.<\/li>\n<li>Improved umbilical cable management and routing.<\/li>\n<li>Optimized installation and deinstallation procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Increased operational efficiency and maintainability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The recent offshore campaign demonstrated a significant reduction in installation time, confirming the effectiveness of these innovations under real operating conditions.<\/p>\n<h3>HarshLab as a Floating Renewable Energy Hub<\/h3>\n<p>This deployment further demonstrates HarshLab&#8217;s capability as a <strong>grid-connected floating offshore renewable energy hub<\/strong>, enabling the testing, validation and grid integration of innovative marine energy technologies.<\/p>\n<p>By providing shared offshore electrical and communication infrastructure, HarshLab facilitates the rapid deployment of emerging renewable energy systems while reducing technical and operational barriers for technology developers.<\/p>\n<p>The successful connection of the upgraded MARMOK-A5 through HarshLab reinforces the platform&#8217;s role as a unique offshore infrastructure supporting the advancement of wave energy and accelerating the transition towards commercially viable marine renewable energy solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idom.com\/en\/new\/wave-energy-innovation-idom-deploys-upgraded-marmok-a-5-at-bimep\/\">https:\/\/www.idom.com\/en\/new\/wave-energy-innovation-idom-deploys-upgraded-marmok-a-5-at-bimep\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HarshLab Enables Grid Integration of IDOM&#8217;s Upgraded MARMOK-A5 at BiMEP HarshLab has played a key role in the latest deployment of IDOM&#8217;s upgraded MARMOK-A5 wave energy converter at the Biscay Marine Energy Platform (BiMEP), providing the floating electrical infrastructure that enabled the device&#8217;s connection to the BiMEP grid. 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