Share reportPower Take Off
This programme supported a wide range of Power-Take Off systems that each proposed a step change in the capital cost and/or efficiency/performance over current technology.
Lead contractor
Oscilla Power Ltd
Sub-contractor(s)
Oscilla Power Inc (USA)
The European Marine Energy Centre Ltd
Overview
In this project, Oscilla Power Ltd optimised and demonstrated its high reliability, variable damping linear drivetrain concept, which combines a linear hydraulic “gearbox” with either a conventional or an advanced linear generator.
Designed for use in Oscilla Power's Triton (TM) wave energy converter, but applicable to a wide range of other device types, the linear drivetrain was investigated to see if it could enable high energy capture and low maintenance costs, allowing the industry to achieve its goal of sub £150/MWh levelised cost of energy.
Stage 2
September 2024
This PTO Stage 2 project summary report includes a description of the technology, scope of work, achievements and recommendations for further work.
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