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.
Fields of science
- engineering and technologymechanical engineeringmanufacturing engineering
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectrical engineeringpower engineeringelectric power generation
- natural scienceschemical sciencespolymer sciences
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energyhydroelectricitymarine energywave power
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsenergy conversion
Programme(s)
- H2020-EU.3.3. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Secure, clean and efficient energy Main Programme
- H2020-EU.2.1.1. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies - Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
- H2020-EU.2.3.1. - Mainstreaming SME support, especially through a dedicated instrument
Funding Scheme
SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1
Coordinator
48012 Bilbao
Spain
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