MEGA WAVE PRO project kicks off to develop an innovative PTO design to accelerate wave energy rollout in Europe

Consortium partners of MEGAWAVE PTO gathered in June 2024 in Edinburgh to kick off this exciting project, which will develop an innovative, scalable, and easily maintainable all-electric modular power take-off (PTO) system, designed to convert ocean waves into clean, reliable energy sources.

The innovative MEGA WAVE PTO system will cover a broad range of capacities from kilowatts (kW) to megawatts (MW), making it suitable for a wide range of wave energy devices. By leveraging C-GEN’s modular design, which incorporates advanced components such as a magnetic gear and generator, the system offers numerous benefits compared to existing technologies. These include easier manufacturing, transportation, installation, maintenance, removal, and recycling – all of which are critical factors in enhancing the scalability and affordability of wave energy.

One of the key advantages of the MEGA WAVE PTO system is its ability to address common challenges in the marine energy sector. By making energy production more flexible, reliable, and eco-friendly, the project seeks to support the EU’s ambitious climate goals. In line with the EU’s net-zero targets for 2050, the project aims to unlock the vast potential of predictable wave energy, accelerating its commercialisation and integration into the future energy mix.