We believe Atmocean to have numerous advantages within the wave energy sector. Like a blade of grass in the wind, Atmocean’s wave energy array has been designed to move within a very complex and punishing ocean environment. Unlike most current technologies, our array, instead of being directly connected to the seafloor, is instead anchored at opposite ends. This reduces our impact and footprint on the seafloor, keeps costs down which allows Atmocean to remain competitive with conventional fuels, and makes operations and maintenance far easier.
Additionally, due to our modular approach, our system can be shipped in standard shipping containers. This allowing for production at an industrial scale, reducing on site operations and gains Atmocean the economy of scale. It also affords us the ability to meet individual community or city needs, as multiple systems can act in parallel, each generating 0.5 MW, or 210,000m^3 fresh water per year. Furthermore, this allows for a quick roll-out of our system. Imagine in the wake of a natural disaster, being able to show up to a devastated coastal community with 6 shipping containers and be able to produce power and/or fresh water daily, within just a few short days of arriving!
Finally, simplicity in our technology means that while globally applicable, our system is also globally serviceable. Our system uses parts and materials that are widely available so that any local community may adopt the ability to service and manage their own systems.
These are just some of our advantages within the wave energy sector. However, members of the entire wave energy industry maintain overall advantages to conventional fuel sources. In our previous effort to crowd fund Atmocean wave energy for the deployment of our Peruvian pilot demonstration system, we made some short videos for the public audience in which we highlighted advantages of our technology in a fun and simple manner. Below, you will find 9 short clips, each discussing an advantage of Atmocean’s wave energy technology as short thought-provoking ideas. Enjoy!
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