Concept Evaluation

Economic viability of alternative energy projects hinges on a complex combination of technical drivers.

The renewable energy industry is facing the difficult challenge of developing cost effective solutions to access energy resources in frequently harsh environments. The process of concept development requires a fundamental understanding of driving technical issues and limitations that impact concept feasibility and cost. The MMI team has demonstrated this understanding on a wide range of conceptual development projects in the energy industries.

MMI provides concept development and front-end engineering design services to power utilities, developers, operators, owners and contractors. Our experience includes the development of marine structures supporting wind and wave energy conversion systems. This experience includes the development of innovative structural concepts in frontier regions with challenging design issues including;

Deep water
Hurricane waves and winds
Breaking wave slam
Wave inundation
Seismic hazards
Ice loading and cold temperature effects
Seafloor scour
Soft soils
Deep pile penetration
Calcareous soils
Seafloor subsidence