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Wave Energy Technology
Harnessing the motion of ocean waves to deliver reliable, clean energy at scale by turning waves into watts.
Wave energy: a missing piece of the energy transition puzzle
The ocean covers 70% of our planet and holds an enormous, largely untapped source of clean energy. Ocean waves are generated by winds blowing across vast stretches of water, creating swells that travel thousands of kilometers, carrying energy that can be captured and converted into electricity.
Unlike solar and wind, wave energy is predictable, consistent, and widely available. It has the highest energy density of any renewable source, making it an essential component of the future energy mix.
Households that can be supplied with wave energy electricity worldwide.
Renewable wave energy is a clean, sustainable power source.
The opportunity.
Global opportunity
Share of global electricity demand
Annual CO2 avoidance potential
Clean electricity for 500 million homes
Creating over 400,000 sustainable jobs by 2050
Wave energy accelerates the transition to Carbon Free Electricity
Reliable and predictable
Ocean waves can be accurately forecasted 48-72 hours in advance, enabling better grid integration and energy planning. This predictability sets wave energy apart from other renewable sources.
- Higher energy density than solar: 20-30x more energy per square meter
- Complements solar and wind by generating power when they cannot
- 24/7 availability as waves continue through the night
- Baseload-ready with consistent output supporting grid stability
Consistent power profile.
Waves on the large oceans are fetched over long distances, over multiple days from various weather systems, giving it a very consistent power flow, making it an excellent complement to stabilise the clean energy mix.
Unlike solar and wind which have significant daily and seasonal variations, wave energy provides predictable, baseload-ready power 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Our Principle
The Kaizen converter uses horizontal wave motion rather than vertical displacement. Anchored to the seabed at two points, as a wave passes the device moves horizontally with it, driving a belt which turns an axle connected to a generator. Wave motion becomes electricity, directly and efficiently.
By capturing the orbital motion of water particles directly, the Kaizen achieves higher efficiency with lower structural loads. The result is a wave energy converter that can be manufactured at scale and deployed cost-effectively.
Kaizen (改善) is Japanese for continuous improvement, the principle behind our iterative development.
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