Instream Energy Systems, a Canadian based developer of hydrokinetic systems for tidal and inland applications welcomes its first UK employee, Joe Hussey to the team.
Joe brings over 16 years’ experience in the development of renewable energy projects and engineering design. Joe joins Instream from ITPEnergised, where he was the head of the offshore group; providing R&D and technical consultancy services to wave, tidal, and offshore wind projects in the UK, Europe, US, and Asian Pacific region.
In his new role as Engineering Manager UK, Joe will support Instream in their engineering and development activities within the UK and abroad.
Joe said: “I am delighted to be joining Instream; they are a great team with clear ambitions and values that drive the business. I am excited by their technology and the cost reduction potential it holds. I firmly believe in the contribution that tidal stream energy can make to affordable, renewable energy and believe that Instream has the right strategy to make this a reality.”
Ken Miller, President of Instream said: “I am thrilled to be welcoming Joe as our first UK employee. This is a milestone for the company and will help us realise our development goals in the UK and abroad. With BAE Systems as our design partner we have ambitious commercial development plans and are pleased with the foundation of partnerships and projects we are building in the UK.”