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Coral Reef wisdom to capture Wave Energy

Project description

Doubling the capacity of wave energy conversion while lowering the associated costs

Energy conversion is fundamental to our ability to produce power and electricity. Waves provide reliable and sustainable kinetic or mechanical energy that can be captured and converted into electricity with wave energy converters (WECs). The Spanish SME ARRECIFE Energy Systems has developed a multi-turbine system that mimics the behaviour of coral reefs, by breaking waves and absorbing more energy. One of the advantages of this technology is that it uses generators directly connected to the turbines, offering greater efficiency and consistency in production. The technology works with both waves and currents, so it can be installed as a tidal device. The EU-funded ARRECIFE project studied the industrial adaptation and commercialisation of the technology.

Call for proposal

H2020-SMEInst-2016-2017

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Sub call

H2020-SMEINST-1-2016-2017

Coordinator

ARRECIFE ENERGY SYSTEMS SL
Net EU contribution
€ 50 000,00
Address
C/ Avila 1-1 Dcha, Dpto.6
48012 Bilbao
Spain

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Region
Noreste País Vasco Bizkaia
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 21 429,00