Sandia Wave Energy Power Take-off (SWEPT) Lab Testing with AquaHarmonics

Sandia National Laboratories has been working with AquaHarmonics Inc. to test their wave energy converter (WEC) power take-off (PTO) system. Testing was conducted at the Sandia Wave Energy Power Take-off (SWEPT) Lab. The testing campaign targeted functionality assessments and validation of numerical models to support future design refinements.
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[@doxielain2231]

See, this is what we need more of. Clean energy tech is a much better use of time, talent and treasure.

[@archaedemos]

Heres my thought; tree sway oscillating power pick up. Or even Leaf sway oscillating power pick ups. 😊

[@percival23]

The Ocean is going to put immense wear & tear on this thing. And look how complicated it is with so many moving parts. I hope it works but the upkeep will be too costly to make it viable ..imho.

[@WalterBurton]

👍👍👍

[@maxcap60]

how do you transmit the power from the sea floor? to where it can be useful