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The project will develop an innovative light-weight pressure casing (cylinder) for a pre-tension system of a wave energy converter (WEC) in order to improve energy efficiency and lower the energy cost. The development includes manufacturing of a set of prototype cylinders which will undergo thorough testing. The final result of the project is a full-scale certified pressure casing ready to be installed on an operational WEC and demonstrated in the ocean after the COMPACT project.
The project''s main objectives are: 1) To improve the performance and reduce the price of wave energy technology, thus contributing to its quicker commercialization; and 2)
To actively contribute to the Portuguese Industrial Strategy for Ocean Renewable Energies and promote jobs and growth in the region.