Image Source: Open EnergyLike FOW, there are a multitude of Wave Energy Converter (WEC) concepts offered to the market. As well as varying hull forms, there are also a range of Power Take-Off (PTO) devices to convert wave energy into electricity, making the choice of optimum concept even more complex.
Our team has experience with a range of Wave Energy Converters (WEC) including oscillating air column devices and electro-active polymers (EAP) for power take-off. Both of these PTO concepts avoid submerged mechanical moving parts, which can pose a reliability issue for WEC devices.
WEC projects, being less mature than FOW, bring increased levels of risk from immature technology being deployed offshore. This makes a robust TRL process even more important for a successful project outcome.
Many of the services offered for FOW can also be applied to WEC-based projects, including;
- Technology screening
- Technology assessment
- TRL maturity planning
- Due Diligence
- Cold Eyes Reviews
- CAPEX estimates
- OPEX estimates.
- Project Execution Support
- O&M Support