Advanced wave energy converter.
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Advanced wave energy converter.
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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.
The WEC has been designed specifically to integrate with the MPS Floating Platform:
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
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
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
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
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