June 2nd, 2017, is a milestone for fossil free energy in general and for Waves4Power in particular. Today the Waves4Power wave energy system was connected to shore and started to deliver electricity to the Norwegian power grid. This took place at Runde on the Norwegian west coast; an optimal place for wave power with its abundance […]
After weeks of preparation, and with assistance from Olympic shipping, the WaveEL connection hub was successfully launched by Waves4Power at the Runde wave demonstration site on Thursday. Waves4Power’s president Ulf Lindelöf said “even though the weather was not ideal we managed to install the connection hub on site without incidents and the new power cable […]
After undergoing an overhaul and systems upgrade at Ulstein Shipyard, the WaveEL Buoy has been successfully redeployed at the same test site off of Runde Island in Norway, where it spent the better part of 2016. The mooring system that served the WaveEL buoy so well during last year’s tough storms and waves was reconnected […]
Date April 27, 2017 Soon in full operation at Runde. After service and maintenance the WaveEl buoy is now ready for relaunch at Runde. Keep your eyes open for more info…
Video simulation by Fosnavaag Ocean Academy: Olympic Zeus’ launch of WaveEL.
August 9, 2016 is a special day for all of us at Waves4Power. Today the WaveEL buoy has been in the harsh waters of Runde for 6 months. In this location the buoy has negotiated winds of 65 miles/hour and more, in waves that top off as high as 15 m, without complaining. And you […]
Waves4Power has engaged in a partnership with the Norwegian engineering and manufacturing firm Stryvo Group AS – www.stryvo.no – based in Stryn, Norway. The companies will cooperate in the development of efficient design and manufacturing processes for Waves4Power’s proprietary WaveEL system.
“The most dangerous thing that you could have when it comes to wave energy sector is skepticism.” – Article with Tidal Energy Today – follow this link to read more: http://tidalenergytoday.com/2016/04/07/interview-skepticism-the-greatest-concern-for-uk-wave-energy-sector/
Peter Child, W4P´s UK representative, was one of two featured speakers at the prestigious SUT Lunch and Learn event on 23 March. Held in London at Price Forbes Office in Minster Court, Peter presented the rapid progress W4P has made to date and plans for the future, to 50+ interested attendees including Insurers, financiers and engineers. […]
Olympiz Zeus installing Waves 4 Power pilot Take a look at this short project video from the Olympic Zeus’ successful installation of the WaveEL buoy on site at Runde. Remember to chose HD quality for the best viewing experience! Posted by Olympic Shipping on Friday, March 18, 2016
