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
Scuola Superiore di Studi Universitari e di Perfezionamento Sant' Anna
Sub-contractor(s)
University of Edinburgh
Università di Bologna
Cheros Srl
Overview
The project aimed to develop a breakthrough technology for direct conversion of oscillating mechanical energy of ocean waves into electricity through the employment of dielectric elastomer generators (DEGs). These compounds are highly deformable solid-state capacitors that convert the mechanical work required for the deformation into stored electrostatic energy
DEG technology allows the merging of the primary mover and power take off (PTO) components of Wave Energy Converters (WECs) into a single deformable body (typically a membrane) with the function of both capturing ocean wave energy and converting it into electricity.
Stage 1
June 2017
Stage 1 project summary report, which includes a description of the technology, scope of work, achievements and recommendations for further work.
Stage 2
July 2018
Included within this public report is a high level overview of the Stage 2 activities completed, including an overview of the scope of work completed, the project achievements, lessons learnt, performance against key metrics and recommendations for future work.
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