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Meet the MarineSolar team: Ian Pilkington
Behind every scalable and resilient operation is an end-to-end supply chain strategy capable of adapting to change and supporting growth. At MarineSolar, that responsibility sits with Chief Supply Chain Officer Ian Pilkington, whose experience and forward-thinking approach help shape the company’s ongoing development. Ian brings more than 30 years of experience in global manufacturing and supply chain leadership across the Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial, Energy and Medic
3 days ago


MarineSolar recognised as CleanTech Company of the Year
We are proud to have been named CleanTech Company of the Year at the 2026 Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards. This recognition reflects the work our team continues to do to push the boundaries of clean energy technology and develop solutions that are not only more sustainable, but also more practical, intelligent and efficient for the maritime industry. Our mission is simple: to create the most efficient solar energy tile possible using responsibly sourced,
May 14


MarineSolar welcomes Tony Carter as CCO to drive growth
As we continue to scale our commercial activity, our focus remains on strengthening capability to help drive growth across the business. To support this, we recently welcomed Tony Carter as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to the MarineSolar team. Tony brings more than 35 years of experience across maritime, shipping, logistics and commercial leadership roles, with a career spanning international business development, offshore and port services, shipping agency operations, lo
May 13


MarineSolar welcomes Mark Wilson as CFO
Building a successful business within the sustainable maritime industry means bringing together the right expertise to support growth, innovation and long-term objectives. As part of this continued growth journey, we are pleased to welcome Mark Wilson to the team as CFO. Mark brings more than 30 years of experience delivering strategic and financial leadership across a wide range of sectors. Over the course of his career, he has held founder, CEO and CFO positions, leading
May 7


Introducing MarineSolar Energy Solutions™
A new chapter for the team as we move from innovation to scalable deployment.
Apr 8


Energy technology creates value, data proves it
Data is no longer just a by-product of maritime operations.
Mar 19


Successful high-voltage validation tests with Connector Subsea Solutions Isotek
Our dedicated engineers Chris Russell, Sam Mills, and Joe Jaquest, alongside Joel Webb from ICE Electronics, visited Connector Subsea Solutions Isotek to conduct critical high-voltage validation tests on our printed circuit board (PCB). The collaborative effort focused on assessing how the board performs when subjected to the maximum power levels expected in real-world applications. The tests revealed impressive results: even under demanding electrical and thermal conditions,
Mar 16


Engineered for the elements: NanoDeck™ completes rigorous trials
Maritime environments are unforgiving. Deck systems must withstand heavy foot traffic, equipment loads, vibration, shock and exposure to the elements, all without compromising performance or safety. Our NanoDeck energy tile has just completed a series of intense mechanical and environmental tests, including high-impact and extreme compression scenarios designed to replicate real-world conditions. Engineers Joe Jaquest & Sam Mills Joe and Sam, pushing both the glass surface an
Feb 19


Innovation, collaboration and teambuilding in Rotterdam
Sam Mills, Ian Pilkington & Joep Groot In January, Ian Pilkington and I travelled to Rotterdam to spend time with our COO, Joep Groot, and the wider innovation community around the RDM Rotterdam campus. It was a valuable opportunity to step out of our usual routines and, as relative newcomers to the MarineSolar™ team, learn more about how our technical and operational plans are shaping up. Our Dutch office is located within the RDM innovation ecosystem, and our visit really h
Feb 12


Sustainability breakthrough: NanoDeck™ built from fully recycled composite materials
MarineSolar™ has achieved a major milestone in clean marine energy: our NanoDeck® technology will now be manufactured using a high-performance recycled composite, delivering sustainability without compromise. This new breakthrough adds powerful advantages for the shipping and offshore sectors: Built from recycled material – lowering carbon impact from manufacture to end-of-life. Stronger than metal – engineered to outperform traditional steel/aluminium housings. Fire safe – h
Nov 26, 2025


Engineering update: MarineSolar™ NanoDeck™ energy tile
We’re proud to share a major milestone in the manufacturing journey of the MarineSolar NanoDeck energy tile. Our latest production run leverages natural, uncoloured, recyclable-grade injection-moldable material reinforced with 30% glass fibre, a formulation that delivers an exceptional balance of mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and flame retardance. This material choice not only aligns with our sustainability goals but also enhances the performance and durability of
Oct 30, 2025


16 weeks at sea — NanoDeck™ keeps delivering
After 16 weeks of rigorous sea trials, MarineSolar's™ NanoDeck® photovoltaic sustainable energy solution continues to impress - quite literally making waves. Tested in tough autumnal conditions - 6m swells, winds over 25 knots, and constant debris from vessel operations - NanoDeck® has proven its resilience and reliability, consistently capturing and delivering clean, sustainable energy. Now, we’re ready to harness the power of the Southern Hemisphere summer sun - and superch
Sep 4, 2025
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