The sea wave energy converter is factory tested in Scotland
The ZOEX Power device, manufactured by Sealand Projects in Aberdeen, has passed factory acceptance tests. This device could soon revolutionize the marine construction industry.
What is a wave energy converter?
The wave energy converter is a device that harnesses the energy stored in ocean waves, one of the largest untapped energy sources. How does it work? The energy from the waves moves a rubber fender, and these movements are captured by an electromechanical generator, which then converts the energy into electric current.
The uniqueness of the ZOEX device lies in its ability to amplify waves, making it effective even with movements of less than one meter. This is crucial because 80% of ocean waves are one meter or shorter, which disqualifies many other mechanisms on the market.
Recognizing that ocean wave energy must be part of a sustainable energy mix, ZOEX has adopted an innovative market approach. It focuses on the auxiliary energy segment, especially in the aquaculture industry, where the generated resources are reintroduced into the ecosystem. Aquaculture is a rapidly growing sector, with global energy demand projected to reach $10 billion by 2027. ZOEX aims to become a leading provider of green energy solutions for vessels such as platforms, ships, and other offshore structures.
ZOEX Power will be launched soon
At the start of June, the initial tests of the new wave energy converter were successfully completed. Following the addition of displacement floats and painting of the ZOEX unit, it is set to undergo wet trials at Aberdeen South Harbor. Sealand Projects has announced that the device is scheduled for launch on June 27, 2024.
The converter aims to provide inexpensive and reliable energy. The project is backed by Scottish Sea Farms and the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Center, with expectations that it could play a significant role in the UK’s journey towards achieving net zero emissions by 2050, as outlined in the “Net Zero Strategy” published in 2021.
Source: zoexpower.com