Performance

Data collected in marine tests in the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney, Scotland as well as in Ecuador have proven the strength of bottom waves and the viability of WaveRoller technology. Furthermore, evidence suggests that WaveRoller will be able to leapfrog other ocean energy technologies in terms of performance and economic considerations. In practice, every single economical as well as environmental investment consideration applied to renewable energy sources is more than fulfilled by WaveRoller.

 

Operating Area

One of the key differentiators of WaveRoller is the ability to generate energy on a wider spectrum of wave conditions compared to existing wave energy solutions. WaveRoller is well suited for locations where wave periods are long and the swell is strong. The power levels achieved throughout the year in these locations fluctuate considerably less than for surface wave devices or wind energy.

 

Economic considerations

Based on an estimated nominal power output of 13kW per individual WaveRoller plate, the investment cost amounts to approx. 3000 euros per kW already at the pilot stage. The targeted investment cost for the commercialization phase is between 800-1300 euros per kW and electricity generation cost between 30-50 euros per MWh.

 

Benchmarks

 

Environmental impact

WaveRoller is also extremely well positioned in environmental aspects with the following key considerations:

• The entire WaveRoller plant is placed under sea surface and hence it is completely invisible. Typical depth for this installation is about 7-15 meters and this means that for instance fishing ships can pass the plant without any conflicts.
  
  
• WaveRoller plates follow the natural movement of water.
  
  
• The plant does not generate any noise to surface or shore.
  
  
• WaveRoller has been designed using materials that are environmentally friendly and contain no hazardous substances.