Will Brindley talks PALM Charger success on BBC Radio Orkney

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In a recent interview with Rob Flett on BBC Radio Orkney, Apollo’s Will Brindley talked about the success of our PALM Charger trials. The trials, conducted at the European Marine Energy Centre’s (EMEC) Scapa Flow site in October, were a milestone in offshore charging innovation, supported by UK Department for Transport funding through Innovate UK.

The PALM Charger, Apollo’s ‘plug and play’ marine charging solution, brings reliable, offshore charging capabilities to electric service vessels, making it possible for these vessels to recharge while working offshore. Will’s interview (catch it at 07:57) captures the significance of this achievement for the industry and the marine decarbonisation journey.

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Reliability, Ready for Commercialisation

The trials confirmed 100% reliability of the PALM Charger’s mechanical and electrical connection under varied sea conditions—critical for safe, dependable offshore operations. Will highlights the rigorous testing and collaboration with Leask Marine and EMEC that brought the project to life. Each successful connection demonstrated the PALM Charger’s readiness to move towards commercial deployment.

With European Patent pending, Apollo plans to deploy the PALM Charger by 2025/26, helping to decarbonise sectors like offshore wind, fishing, and aquaculture.

For those interested in learning more about the PALM Charger, reach out to renewables@apollo.engineering.