Technology Status
2007
Installation and commissioning of WaveRoller #1 and complete measurement and analysis of device performance.
2006
Design and manufacturing of WaveRoller #1.
2005
EMEC (European Marine Energy Center) Orkney 1:3 scale prototype testing in Atlantic Ocean environment. Target: Concept demonstration in both calm and rough winter conditions. Bottom wave velocity measurements using Doppler device.
2005
Ecuador Salinas 1:3 scale prototype testing in Pacific Ocean environment with long swell periods of 15 – 20 seconds. Target: Doppler measurements. Evaluation of swell to power output
2004
Model evaluation. Wave tank tests in Laboratory of Water Resources, Helsinki University of Technology. Target: Fluid dynamic studies. More detailed wing design
2003
Prototype testing in Röda Grundet (Gulf of Finland). Target: Confirm energy capture potential, mechanical design, survivability
2002
Prototype testing in Porkkala. Target: Small prototype testing in real sea environment
2000
Small scale laboratory testing. Target: Scale model tests
1999
Prototype test in Porkkala. Target: First sea testing