Advanced wave energy converter.
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Optimised energy capture
The PelaGen wave energy converter represents advanced technology and generates energy at an extremely competitive cost of energy to deliver in the best return for farm developers.
- Harnesses heave and surge wave energy
- Automatically tunes to changing sea states
- Complex systems fully protected in nacelle
- Simple design with minimal moving parts
- Only hull of absorber in contact with seawater
- Entire absorber lifted clear of storm waves
An optimal solution that has strong synergies with wind turbines
The WEC has been designed specifically to integrate with the MPS Floating Platform:
Engineer
Simple structure with only 2 major components: absorber and nacelle
Power conversion via gearbox and electrical generators – known and robust technology
Strong synergies with proven successful wind turbines >> market acceptance
Build
Nacelle assembled & commissioned in dedicated MPS facility
Absorber & lever arm manufactured in MPS composite facility
Kit supplied to project marshalling yard for straightforward final assembly
MPS build model as per established wind turbine build model
Perform
Unique hydrodynamic shape leads to highly efficient energy capture
Large absorber yaws to face the prevailing wave direction
Control optimises performance in different sea states (wave height and period)
Efficient direct drive (gearbox, generator) energy conversion
High overall energy yields
Operate
Survivable – entire absorber lifted clear of storm waves
Straightforward, safe maintenance – all equipment above water in the nacelle
Known maintenance requirements (gearboxes, generators etc.)
Minimal issues with corrosion, biofouling, sealing
Maintenance requirements similar to wind turbines
End of Life
Straightforward to remove WEC from platform at end of life
Recyclable – WEC can be disassembled back to component parts
Known environmentally unsound materials (e.g. rare earth magnets) have been avoided