The Pelamis was world's first grid connected offshore wave energy generator. I joined Pelamis when the company was in its infancy. My role was to recruit and manage a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and fitters. The team was responsible for the development, specification, manufacture through to installation and commissioning of all control and electrical systems. The engineering scope of work covered the following areas: power generation and SCADA systems, subsea communication and power transmission, substation grid connection and operator HMI interface.