Inyanga's 30MW Tidal Project to Feature AI-Powered Marine Life Detection

HydroWing, the tidal energy division of Inyanga Marine Energy Group, has awarded Ecodetect a contract to provide AI-powered marine wildlife monitoring systems for its 30 MW tidal stream energy project at Morlais in Wales.

The technology will use underwater cameras, sonar and artificial intelligence to detect marine wildlife interactions around offshore renewable energy infrastructure, allowing operators to respond to potential environmental risks in real time.

Ecodetect's surface and seabed-mounted sensors will collect data that its AI systems will process to distinguish marine wildlife, including seals, dolphins, fish and diving seabirds, from seaweed, debris and algae.

The results will be transmitted through a marine communications network, enabling operators to trigger environmental mitigation measures while generating data to demonstrate compliance with UK, EU and international environmental standards.

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