Imagine a giant Lego set for capturing ocean energy. Instead of one massive, fragile machine, this system uses swappable parts and magnetic gears that don't touch, reducing wear and tear. If one piece breaks, you just swap it out without shutting down the whole operation.
Wave energy is currently hindered by high maintenance costs and equipment failure due to harsh marine environments. Existing systems are often too rigid, making them expensive to install, repair, and recycle.
A modular Power Take-Off (PTO) system featuring a 1kW demonstrator, axial flux magnetic gears, and adaptable power electronics.
If you are a wave energy farm developer dealing with high maintenance costs in harsh seas — this project developed a modular PTO system that is easier to install and maintain. This reduces the time ships spend at sea for repairs.
If you are a power electronics manufacturer dealing with rigid, non-adaptable energy converters — this project developed adaptable power electronics that adjust to changing ocean conditions. This ensures a more consistent energy output.
If you are an equipment producer dealing with waste during decommissioning — this project developed a system designed for easy removal and recycling. This helps meet EU NetZero targets by 2050.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not provided, but the project aims to make energy production more cost-effective through modularity and sustainable supply chains.
Yes, the objective specifically mentions creating a scalable system designed to be easier to manufacture and transport than existing alternatives.
Based on available project data, licensing terms are not specified, but the project involves a consortium of 12 partners including 6 industry players.
The project period runs from 2024-05-01 to 2028-04-30, suggesting a development timeline ending in early 2028.
It acts as a Power Take-Off (PTO) system, using axial flux magnetic gears and generators to transform wave motion into electricity.
The project features a strong commercial orientation with a 50% industry ratio (6 industry partners out of 12). The presence of 5 SMEs suggests a focus on agile innovation and specialized technology niches, while the 7-country spread (BE, DE, EL, IE, IT, PT, UK) provides a broad European market reach for the resulting technology.
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