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DRIFT Energy

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A new, planet-scale class of mobile renewable energy. We make green energy at sea and deliver it globally. #OceansOfEnergy

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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The final crew diary! GOLDILOCKS continuously explores options to find smarter, more efficient routes. By taking the tech into real-world conditions, we're generating data, testing assumptions & building a robust system that gets better with scale >> drift.energy/goldilocks/
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🎥 Day 2 of our crew diary from onboard AVEL VAEZ as Freddie put GOLDILOCKS, our proprietary routing technology, through its paces at sea! Another day full of valuable insights and data to validate and enhance the tech that will keep our energy-harvesting vessels in optimal weather on the open ocean.
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
First look 👀 at Day 1 of our 'GOLDILOCKS Goes Sailing' sea trials, where we put our proprietary AI-enabled routing software to the test in real-world conditions. 🎥 Watch the Day 1 diary from onboard capturing the start of the trials from the crew’s perspective. #OceansOfEnergy
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We spent last week finding out how our AI-enabled routing technology performs at sea! 🌊 This wasn’t a simulation or testing of historical datasets - it was a real vessel, a multi-day voyage, changing conditions & GOLDILOCKS making decisions in real time to stay in optimum weather... #OceansOfEnergy
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Sam Andrews @oceanoculus.com · 02/09/2026
Ever heard of an "energy harvesting ship"? It's a pretty neat concept from @drift-energy.bsky.social. Autonomous wind-powered ships create electricity as they sail, using underwater turbines that work a little like propellers in reverse.
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
BIG news: DRIFT has agreed an exclusive framework with Commenda Capital Partners for a 50-vessel programme targeting US$500M+ in project-level investment. Scaling mobile, ocean-based green hydrogen. #OceansOfEnergy Read more >> drift.energy/news/drift-a...
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DRIFT & Commenda Capital Partners establish exclusive capital & project framework for 50-vessel programme — DRIFT
DRIFT Energy has entered into an exclusive strategic framework with Commenda Capital Partners to support the commercial deployment of at least 50 DRIFT vessels. The framework pairs DRIFT’s proprietary...
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Some of us visited Seawork last week - taking the opportunity to connect with people across the commercial marine, workboat and maritime innovation community. Thanks to everyone who took the time to meet, share ideas and explore opportunities with the team. #OceansOfEnergy
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Our eyes are permanently fixed on the ocean - with our vision to create #OceansOfEnergy - so this year's WOD theme of reimagining our relationship with this vast, largely untapped resource is one close to our hearts. 💙 Happy World Ocean Day! #WorldOceanDay2026 @worldoceanday.bsky.social
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Bunker Index @bunkerindex.com · 22/05/2026
RINA awards first approval in principle for energy-harvesting ship bunkerindex.com/articles/art... #Hydrogen #BunkerFuel #Bunkering #BunkerNews #MarineFuel #UnitedKingdom #UnitedStates @drift-energy.bsky.social
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Proud to be a founding member of the Global Liquid Hydrogen Alliance. LH2 isn't a future fuel. Vessels are moving. Infrastructure is being built. The transition is underway, and we're here to accelerate it. #OceansOfEnergy More info >> lh2-alliance.com
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Global Liquid Hydrogen Alliance
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Ben is returning to Monaco next week for #BEFF2026 (28-29 May) building on momentum from the first edition in 2025. He will be looking to reconnect and strengthen relationships within the blue and green ecosystems. 🌍 If you would like to meet up, email info@drift.energy. 📩
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
PRESS RELEASE! 📢 This important news confirms that DRIFT’s ship design meets safety levels equivalent to established marine industry standards while enabling clean energy generation at sea. 🔗 Read more: drift.energy/news/press-r... #OceansOfEnergy
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PRESS RELEASE: RINA awards first AiP for energy harvesting ship — DRIFT
RINA has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate to DRIFT Energy for its energy-harvesting ship design, paving the way for further development and build of the world’s first net-positive ve...
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Ben was on the 'FOAK to Scale' panel at Innovation Zero in London this week. Hardware-heavy #cleantech faces a tough path to market, with innovators often forced abroad to scale. The panel discussed FOAK fundraising and its additional challenges on top of usual #startup capital raises...🗣️
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
We've completed a #CMDC6 project exploring the commercialisation of advanced sailing rig technology. Led by SouthernSpars, the project sought to reduce the cost of #DynaRig systems to improve their appeal for commercial shipping application. Read more: drift.energy/news/driving...
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Driving innovation with CMDC6: Producing a low cost DynaRig for commercial application — DRIFT
DRIFT Energy has completed a Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Round 6 (CMDC6) project exploring the commercialisation of advanced sailing rig technology originating from the superyacht sector....
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
📢 We've been awarded Approval in Principle from RINA, the first ever for an energy-harvesting ship! 📜 The AiP recognises the leading potential of our energy-harvesting vessels to generate and deliver green hydrogen at sea. 🌊 #OceansOfEnergy #cleanenergy #energytransition #shorepower
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
We're thrilled to announce an agreement with Enapter to develop a fully marinised AEM electrolyser to produce green #hydrogen at sea. 🌊 The agreement was formalised during a visit to Enapter’s facility in Italy this week.🔗 Read more: drift.energy/news/drift-a... #OceansOfEnergy
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
The latest edition of the IBIA's World Bunkering magazine includes a feature on 'Alternative fuels & technologies', with an article about DRIFT's energy-harvesting ships (page 71). 👀 #OceansOfEnergy 🔗 issuu.com/constructive...
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World Bunkering 2026 Q1
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
We encourage anyone with an interest in better stewardship of our #ocean to explore this exceptional article from Back to Blue, an initiative of Economist Impact and The Nippon Foundation. #OceansOfEnergy backtoblueinitiative.com/next-generat...
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Next-generation vessels for a renewable-energy future
The powerful winds over the high seas are faster and more consistent than those on land. Humans have understood this for centuries; sailboats were the original engines of trade and transport. Today, m...
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
The right turbine design is critical for optimising clean energy production on our ships. ⚡ That's why we are working with RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, who have specialist expertise in open flow turbine geometry. Read more about this successful partnership here: drift.energy/news/collabo...
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Collaborative turbine design for mobile green energy — DRIFT
DRIFT Energy has developed high-performance sailing ships that harvest deep sea wind to deliver green hydrogen worldwide. They generate energy by pulling turbines through the water under the vessel as...
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Wera Hobhouse MP's recent visit to DRIFT was a day of positive discussion & forward momentum. 🔔 If you would like to know more about the intersection of industrial opportunity, climate innovation & strategic influence that DRIFT presents, contact us on info@drift.energy. 📩 #OceansOfEnergy
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Wishing all of our followers and friends a fun-filled festive season and all good things for 2026. ❄️🎄❄️ Thank you for your continued interest in DRIFT. We look forward to sharing more news and insights with you in the New Year! #OceansOfEnergy
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Wera Hobhouse MP's recent visit to DRIFT in Bath was a jam-packed morning of meaningful discussion and building momentum. It was also the perfect opportunity for a team photo, with almost everyone there! Thank you to all of our guests for a memorable day.🤩 #OceansOfEnergy
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
🤯 It's a year since we won the Monaco Prize! At this year's Forum, Ben will be discussing emerging capability for green H2 production at sea with fellow panel members in what's set to be an insightful offshore session on day 1. More info: monacoh2.org/schedule-2025/ #OceansOfEnergy
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Great to be at last week's energising Business West round table, where DRIFT joined other businesses voicing experiences in accessing public finance, finding out how barriers to innovation are being addressed & how government can support #cleantech... 🤔
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Proud to share that we've been selected as a BE100 2025 company, a community of top ventures transforming how the world works. Thanks to @blueearthsummit.bsky.social & its investor & partner network for this recognition. More >> blueearthsummit.com/be100/2025 #BE100 #BlueEarthSummit #OceansOfEnergy
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Celebrating success at the EntreConf Awards 2025! 🏆✨ We are thrilled to have won the Sustainability category at the biggest annual gathering of entrepreneurs in South West England. Read more ▶️ drift.energy/news/drift-c... #OceansOfEnergy
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Wow! Over the moon to have won the #sustainability category at last night's #EntreConfAwards! Congratulations to all the winners and finalists - so many dynamic people in one room!⚡⚡ #OceansOfEnergy
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
On #WorldMaritimeDay we're proud to be enabling #SIDS to overcome #cleanenergy transition challenges. We want coastal & island communities globally to have access to the latest climate & ocean tech, giving them a non-invasive, resilient, renewable energy solution. #OceansOfEnergy
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
What a week! We've powered through a busy schedule at #LISW25, enjoying insightful presentations, meaningful discussion and - most importantly - a clear, tangible drive towards increased #sustainability and achieving #netzero in the #maritime sector. Enjoy the last day! ⚓
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
As a sponsor of ZESTAs #ShipZERO30 – HyWindships, we're part of the coalition making Absolute Zero in shipping a reality. This 1-day summit during #LISW2025 convenes shipowners, tech providers, policymakers & investors to demonstrate how Absolute Zero Shipping is happening now.
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Very proud to be finalists in two 2️⃣ categories for this year's #EntreConfAwards, which celebrate "breakthrough achievements, creative ingenuity, and transformative leadership". 🍀🌠 📅 2 October 2025 📍 Aerospace, Bristol #OceansOfEnergy
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Sad 😔 to see our two #interns from Massachusetts Institute of Technology leave us last week. Ashton and Elise brought bundles of talent and enthusiasm to the DRIFT crew during their time with us. We wish them every success in their future studies and #careers. 🌠🌠 #OceansOfEnergy #MIT
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Thrilled to announce we're joint runners-up in the @kpmguk.bsky.social #TechInnovatorUK competition 2025! This kind of recognition is so important for scaling #tech #startups. A huge thank you to everyone involved in the competition. 🙏🏻 #OceansOfEnergy #KPMG
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Our CEO, Ben Medland, was recently approached by Startups.co.uk to contribute his founder story for their website. Find out more about how DRIFT got started by reading his blog post here: startups.co.uk/blog/ben-med... 🌱 #OceansOfEnergy
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DRIFT Energy Founder: "I Wanted To Do Something Impactful"
Ben Medland started DRIFT Energy with the aim to solve the world's biggest problem by using its biggest resource - the ocean.
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Bonne Fête Nationale to our French friends and colleagues! Ben is delighted to be at the embassy's celebratory reception this evening. 🍾🥂 Thank you to @heleneduchene.bsky.social, French Ambassador to the UK, for the invitation. 🙏🏻
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
🚀 DRIFT is part of Startup Coalition’s £42bn ClimateTech Index! The Startup Coalition & @beauhurst.bsky.social have launched the 2nd annual edition of the #ClimateTech Index, a data-driven look at one of the UK’s most exciting, fastest-growing sectors. More > api.startupcoalition.io/u/2025/06/Cl...
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
DRIFT is a finalist in the #sustainability and pre-revenue categories in the 2025 #EntreConf Awards, which honour "breakthrough achievements, creative ingenuity and transformative leadership"! Congratulations and good luck to all of the other finalists... 🌠 #OceansOfEnergy
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Thrilled to announce that DRIFT Energy is 2025 @kpmguk.bsky.social Tech Innovator of the year, South West & Wales final winner! 🚀 We were proud to pitch among some of the best tech entrepreneurs in the region and look forward to taking part in the national final on 17th July! #OceansOfEnergy
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
We’re proud to have been shortlisted for @kpmguk.bsky.social’s #TechInnovatorUK competition. Good luck to Mike Mackay, who’s pitching our business today, and to everyone else who’s been shortlisted! #TIUK2025 #innovation #OceansOfEnergy
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
After 2 days at the Blue Economy & Finance Forum, our CEO Ben is now at #UNOC3. #BEFF 2025's resounding message was: the ambition, collaboration and solutions are here - it's time to fund them and scale them up. 🪙 Momentum is building to safeguard our blue planet with a regenerative #blueeconomy. 💙
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
The team here is super proud to be shortlisted in the 'Best Tech for Good' category for the #SPARKies25, @techsparkuk.bsky.social's annual awards ceremony celebrating the best of tech in the West!! Congratulations to all the other shortlisters! 🤞🏻🎆 #TechAwards #greentech #OceansOfEnergy
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
The design and development of DRIFT’s first energy harvesting ship continues apace! Working with the talented Cape Horn Engineering team, we are leveraging the latest #CFD technology to ensure DRIFT vessels extract the maximum possible energy from the power of the wind. ⚡ #OceansOfEnergy
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Emily and Makis were at Bath Digital Festival this week. The event really encapsulated why we chose #Bath as our base - it's a truly vibrant hub of innovation, creativity, and cutting-edge tech. 🌟 @bathdigitalfest.bsky.social @techsparkuk.bsky.social
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Join us to help create #OceansOfEnergy! We are #hiring a new Head of Power Plant (Energy). Find out more and apply below or share this post with your network if you know people that might be interested. drift.energy/careers
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Careers at DRIFT — DRIFT
Our team is on a mission to make a difference – Join us to turn the tide on climate change.
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DRIFT Energy @drift-energy.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
🏵️ #11 in the #Startups100 index for 2025 🏆 Winner of the Startups 100 #Sustainability Award startups.co.uk/startups-100...
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Drift Energy - the world's next renewable energy source has arrived
DRIFT's sailing fleet harnesses ocean winds to produce green hydrogen, making waves in the fight against climate change.
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