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01 Sep 20221 minute read

Floating device could provide ‘cheapest’ renewable energy

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Floating device could provide ‘cheapest’ renewable energy

A floating, spine-like device, called the Waveline Magnet, could provide a more affordable, low-maintenance and climate-friendly source of renewable energy.

Developed by British company Sea Wave Energy Limited (SWEL), the lightweight, flexible and low-cost device converts wave energy into electricity via several floating platforms linked to a spine-like central power system, creating a flexible and modular device that follows wave movement. Its interaction with the water surface allows users to regulate how much energy is extracted from the waves, according to SWEL’s R&D team.

Speaking to the Independent, Adam Zakheos, chief technology officer of SWEL said, “Our technology challenges the current understanding, delivering significantly greater results than competing wave energy converters. We can demonstrate to both the believers and non-believers how the Waveline Magnet is set to change the world.”

SWEL estimates that the power produced by a single WEC can reach 100 MW. Its in-field testing also suggests that the bigger the wave power, the more energy can be harnessed.

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