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CalWave - Model xWave Series -Transforms
CalWave’s xWave™ transforms the motion of ocean waves into electricity to equip communities of scale with localized power.
Our xWave™ architecture is built on the game-changing industry advancements in which CalWave was awarded for through the US Department of Energy’s Wave Energy Prize. No other wave energy technology has high efficiency and wave load mitigation united in one design.
The xWave™ achieves highest efficiency by operating:
- Fully Autonomously : Our novel geometry control mechanism allows for the geometry of the absorber body to change to harness waves in all sea states.
- Fully Submerged : This enables protection from aggressive swells and storms, while also allowing energy capture from multiple degrees of freedom.
Scalability
Scalable in both design and functionality, energy farms that utilize the technology can supply coastal communities with anywhere from 100 kw to over 500 MW of local power (for the x100 model).
40%+ Capacity Factor
The xWave™ achieves a minimum 40% capacity factor alone. When co-located with offshore wind, far greater capacity factor can be reached.
Lasts for 20+ Years
Devices are projected to be able to withstand over 20 years of use in open-ocean.
Designed for 100-Year Storms
Devices are built to survive 100-year storms using our unique load management mechanisms.
O&M Occurs on Surface
Operation and maintenance processes occur on the surface via hot-swap capabilities.
O&M Predicted to be Cheaper than Offshore Wind
Due to intentional design and no high-rise crane requirements, incurred costs are also lower than that of offshore wind.
Acceptable Environmental Impact
The technology has been deemed to have an acceptable environmental impact according to the latest State of Science report.
Patented Technology
The patents are owned by UC Berkeley - CalWave has exclusive access to these rights.