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Green Ocean Energy
Wave Treader
Wave Treader is a unique wave energy generator which can provide clean electricity to power offshore structures. Wave Treader was originally designed to attach onto offshore wind turbines but Green Ocean Energy (GOE) is now exploring alternative applications for the technology. ITF invested £25,000 from our Pioneer Fund, which supports the early-stage development of potentially game changing technologies. This is the first ever renewable energy venture to receive support from ITF.
Currently remote manned and unmanned offshore installations rely on diesel generators for electricity which incur fuel and maintenance costs, additional vessel activity, health and safety and contamination and pollution risks. Sustainability is a constant technology challenge in many areas faced by the oil and gas industry.
The scope of this project is to determine if Wave Treader can be attached to either new or existing offshore oil & gas structures and deliver electricity to power these structures.
Initially the project will assess the suitability and level of demand for a local energy source at a range of locations. Detailed investigation of wave resources, potential deployment methods and structural loading impacts will be carried out, alongside establishing a power matrix to quantify power demand and indicate the required size of Wave Treader.
On successful completion of the feasibility study, Green Ocean Energy will seek to submit a proposal for full commericialisation of the technology.
The Wave Treader device may be the key catalyst to a clean source of electricity to power offshore operations.
