The Multi-float WaveSub Wave Energy Converter (WEC)
Lead Participant:
MARINE POWER SYSTEMS LTD
Abstract
This project is a 12 month collaboration between Marine Power Systems (MPS) and University of Bath (UoB) to
model, design, build, test and validate a 1:30th scale multi-float version of the ‘WaveSub’ Wave Energy
Converter (WEC). The multi-float version will unlock WaveSub's long-term Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE)
wave-to-wire efficiencies, to allow WaveSub to compete with ‘conventional’ energy generation without
subsidies, at <£60/MWh when fully commercialised. The WaveSub WEC is a game-changing device that tackles
the energy trilemma head on, being capable of providing sustainable & cost-effective renewable energy
generation to the UK grid - every day, 1TWh of wave energy enters UK waters; an amount equal to the UK’s
daily electricity consumption. The patented WaveSub stands out from the crowd, with its unique innovations
that include sub-surface orbiting power take-off floats and a variable depth reactor operation, allowing it to
survive storms and capture energy from the motion of waves, in almost all sea states.
model, design, build, test and validate a 1:30th scale multi-float version of the ‘WaveSub’ Wave Energy
Converter (WEC). The multi-float version will unlock WaveSub's long-term Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE)
wave-to-wire efficiencies, to allow WaveSub to compete with ‘conventional’ energy generation without
subsidies, at <£60/MWh when fully commercialised. The WaveSub WEC is a game-changing device that tackles
the energy trilemma head on, being capable of providing sustainable & cost-effective renewable energy
generation to the UK grid - every day, 1TWh of wave energy enters UK waters; an amount equal to the UK’s
daily electricity consumption. The patented WaveSub stands out from the crowd, with its unique innovations
that include sub-surface orbiting power take-off floats and a variable depth reactor operation, allowing it to
survive storms and capture energy from the motion of waves, in almost all sea states.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
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MARINE POWER SYSTEMS LTD | £182,758 | £ 127,931 |
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Participant |
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UNIVERSITY OF BATH | £50,147 | |
UNIVERSITY OF BATH | ||
INNOVATE UK |
People |
ORCID iD |
Gareth Potter (Project Manager) |