CalWave, Berkeley, California
CalWave Spring and Pre-Tensioning Initiatives for Wave Energy Converters
CalWave will perform a comprehensive scoping analysis that examines all currently available pre-tensioning systems, which are utilized in components such as the mooring systems and cables essential for the deployment of a marine energy device. The analysis will assess and determine which pre-tensioning systems perform best with wave energy converters.
FluxMagic, Portland, Oregon
Magnetic Gears for Ocean Turbines
FluxMagic will explore a magnetic gear that can be utilized to energize wave energy converters (WECs). Magnetic gear WECs utilize magnetism to rotate the gears within the device, instead of mechanical gears with interlocking teeth that facilitate movement. These magnetic gears have the potential to last longer, thereby reducing maintenance intervals and enhancing overall WEC dependability.
RCAM Technologies, Boulder, Colorado
Ultra-Low-Cost Torpedo Anchors for Marine Power
RCAM Technologies is revising the manufacturing process for torpedo anchors, which help to stabilize marine energy devices in the water and were previously designed for floating offshore wind. Traditionally, these anchors were made from steel, however, RCAM Technologies intends to utilize reinforced concrete and embodied carbon, which will render the anchors more robust, economical, and easily adaptable to various devices and testing locations.
Nanohmics, Austin, Texas
Thermoelectric Ocean Energy Harvesters for Maritime Sensors
Nanohmics is developing a thermoelectric energy generation system that could produce power for ocean monitoring systems by utilizing variations in water temperatures. This system might potentially replace the battery packs that currently power these systems and require replacement every three months.