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SubscribeEco Wave Power developing two new wave-power devices
Six different float designs undergoing tests in the wave pool of the Institute for Hydromechanics in Kiev
Where space is limited, the Wave Clapper design is deployed - which is pointed at the front like the bow of a ship and can be positioned in series with little space in between
In marine environments which require versatility, the Power Wing will be the float of choice - which can operate at different wave heights
If a storm is detected by the onboard sensors, the Wave Clapper floats are lifted out of the water to prevent damage
The Wave Clapper floats in action
The Wave Clapper/Power Wing buoys will be designed specifically for the area in which they'll be deployed
The Wave Clapper design on test at the Institute for Hydromechanics in Kiev
If a storm is detected by the onboard sensors, the Power Wing floats are lifted out of the water to prevent damage
There are occasions when it's safer to submerge the buoys until the storm has passed
Article Summary
Israel's Eco Wave Power is just entering the second phase of proving its new wave energy harvest and conversion system that's claimed to produce cheaper energy than existing coal-fired power plants. Energy is captured by the influence of rising and falling waves on two proprietary float designs called the Wave Clapper and Power Wing, which are installed on existing, stable structures. The floats are said to be capable of gathering energy from both high and low waves, which is fed through undersea cabling to a land-based power plant for conversion to usable electricity.
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