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Floating Power Plant WECs
The Floating Power Plant Wave Energy Convertors (WECs) are a component of a hybrid wind-wave platform by Floating Power Plant AS. The system consists of hinged wave absorbers and power take-off systems, enabling the transformation of wave energy into electricity, that also act as a floating foundation for wind turbines. This capability is intended to maximize power production at suitable sites. Moreover, as waves persist even after the wind has dropped, the energy derived from this component is often more valuable. The benefits of the WECs will vary from site to site and depend on the project requirements, a screening analysis at the early stage of a project can quickly determine the appropriateness for a specific project.
Additional Information
Device Status
Is the device actively being developed or is available for purchase (active)? Or has development or support ended (inactive)?
Active
Technology Type
Power Take-Off
Mechanism that converts the motion of the prime mover into a useful form of energy such as electricity, learn more
Hydraulic Generator
Max Rated Power Capacity
The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.
1000 KW
Surface ExpressionTrue
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 16 September 2024
7
Energy Resource
- Wave
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
8 January 2025
Citation Formats
“Floating Power Plant WECs.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Floating_Power_Plant_WECs. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Floating Power Plant WECs." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Floating_Power_Plant_WECs.
