Share reportNovel Wave Energy Converter
The Novel WEC programme aimed to enhance the power performance of truly novel WEC systems which have not been investigated previously, or existing systems which proposed substantial innovations.
Lead contractor
Zyba Ltd
Sub-contractor(s)
University of Bath
Kelvin Hydrodynamics Laboratory
Overview
The CCell concept is an oscillating wave surge converter (OWSC) designed to maximise energy extraction through curvature of the device’s paddle. The curved structure improves the hydrodynamic performance, extracting more energy from each wave, and provides additional strength that reduces the amount of material used in its construction.
Scaled physical model tests of the CCell paddle and its control system demonstrated a four-fold increase in performance-to-cost ratio compared to other flap-based WECs.
Stage 1
June 2017
NWEC stage 1 project summary report for the Zyba CCell project. Includes a description of the technology, scope of work, achievements and recommendations for further work.
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