Description
The main objective of the project is the development of an innovative power generation device harvesting energy from waves. This device will supply the energy requirements of the different measurement equipment and sensors that are commonly integrated into different signaling and met-ocean buoys. This new wave energy converter will be placed within the float of the buoy. This is a significant improvement and advantage over the power systems currently being used (photovoltaic panels and pneumatic turbines for Oscillating Water Column (OWC) Wave Energy Converters) since these power systems are in contact with the sea water and their performance is therefore not as effective. However, in this case all equipment will be protected from the marine conditions which will make it more durable and efficient. The project will benefit the different port authorities and a large number of ocean research centers and platforms that can use this product to get oceanographic data and information in areas away from the coastline and with limited solar energy resource. The project is implemented in cooperation with Fugro Oceanor AS from Norway and the University of Cantabria.
Summary of project results
As the Project has been terminated, there are not Project results.
Summary of bilateral results
As the Project has been terminated, there are not bilateral results.