WaveRoller wave energy farm in Portugal
WaveRoller wave energy farm in Portugal © AW-Energy Oy 8 October, 2013

Joint project aims to demonstrate wave power potential

A consortia involving KIC InnoEnergy, Iberdrola Engineering, CorPower Ocean and WavEC Renewables is coming together to demonstrate the technology, operations and commercial viability of harvesting energy from ocean waves using a Wave Energy Convertor.

The HiWave project aims to bring competitive wave power to market based on technology inspired by the pumping principles of the human heart. Trials will be done in two stages. A scale prototype will be deployed during 2014-2015, and a full scale system during 2015-2016. Alongside this the project includes the development of refined numerical and cost-of-energy models, utility scale wave farm concepts and establishing the supply chain. Each company is responsible for a specific part of the system.

Patrik Möller, CEO of CorPower Ocean commented: “In the HiWave project we plan to generate five times more energy per tonne of device than previously shown with wave power, and to prove robust operations with our Wave Energy Converters. We are excited to work with Iberdrola Engineering as a leading infrastructure engineering company with a strong background in offshore renewables. This allows CorPower to focus on developing the most efficient devices, increase the supply capabilities and shorten time-to-market.”