SeaQurrent is a supporter of building strong relations with knowledge institutes. The mutual benefit and added value received helps both SeaQurrent and the knowledge institutes to excel. In 2015 we started collaborating with the University of Groningen and the Hanze University of Applied Sciences.

Last year, Arno Holtrop, a Master student of the University of Groningen, together with Prof. Stamhuis, worked on the theoretical model and performed specialized lab tests to further optimize the hydrodynamic properties of the SeaQurrent®TidalKite. In November a graduation student, Stefan Denninger of the School of Law at the Hanze University has presented and defended his thesis on legal risks and consequences for installing tidal energy plants in UK offshore waters.

We are excited that six talents and soon-to-be Mechanical Engineers from the Hanze Institute of Engineering started working on their graduation project in February, on the further development of our TidalKite Power Plant.

Over the past years several bachelor and master students have graduated on a range of topics. The impact of their contribution, simply by what they can add to an innovative developing company, makes it very tangible, relevant and fun. The universities also appreciate the innovativeness and relevance of our assignments; it helps to disseminate and apply their knowledge and making the curriculum more attractive. At the same time SeaQurrent reaps the benefit of highly motivated, well-trained and skilled young professionals.

 

Credits: image by 100pk.nl and University Groningen