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Neptune 5B

Neptune 5 is the latest iteration on the Neptune design (see Neptune 3). The device is a multi-float point absorber that uses a main pile attached to seafloor as its foundation, paired with four floats attached to drive the reciproating motion. The full-sclae system has an estimated weight of 100 tons, is 15 meters in diameter and the top of the dome is approximately 6 meter above high tide. The full scale system would have 12 floats to generate 250 kW.

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Device Status
Is the device actively being developed or is available for purchase (active)? Or has development or support ended (inactive)?
Inactive
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
Direct Drive Generator
Max Rated Power Capacity
The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.
250 KW
Ocean Wave Icon.png Surface Expression
True
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
5
Energy Resource
  • Wave
Water Column Position
Water Column Summary



Last modified: 1 May 2025