A fully submerged wave energy converter system designed by Irish company CETO Wave Energy Ireland has passed a crucial step and has been approved for deployment in Basque Country, Spain, a company press release said.
Like wind and solar energy, the waves of the sea also have an unlimited supply of energy that can be tapped into to meet global energy needs. With countries looking to phase out fossil fuels from their energy consumption, there is a push to develop newer ways of tapping into this renewable energy source, and projects like EuropeWave aid in their development. for WEC, each attempting to maximize the energy output with its rhythmic motion on the surface of the waves.
The device’s design ensures that it has a minimal visual impact and can coexist with marine life. It is attached to the sea floor with a mooring system, and the carbon-free electricity generated by the buoyant actuator is removed from the system by a dynamic cable. CWEI submitted documents showcasing the technical, financial, regulatory, and safety aspects of the design to attain the ATP milestone. After being reviewed by a Buyers Group at EuropeWave, the technology has been approved for a prototype deployment at the Basque Marine Energy Platform in Spain.