M4 begins transmitting data in King George Sound boosting wave energy

The M4 will face six months in extreme ocean conditions to demonstrate its ability to generate clean energy.

Published: November 11, 2024

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In a morning full of excitement and achievement, the 22-metre, 42-tonne M4 energy converter arrived at its destination in King George Sound, Albany. Having been successfully towed and deployed, this impressive device has already begun transmitting valuable data on the performance of the energy generated from the motion of ocean waves.

M4 energy converter starts key evaluation

Over the next six months, the M4 will be thoroughly evaluated. The aim is to determine how much energy it can produce throughout the summer while withstanding ocean conditions. Equipped with advanced technology, the device will generate renewable energy and provide critical data that will be used by the UWA Oceans Institute and other key project partners.

Data transmitted by the M4 converter — Data transmitted by M4. Source: Blue Economy CRC

The development and deployment of the M4 has been made possible through significant collaboration between Blue Economy CRC, the Western Australian Government’s Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development, and The University of Western Australia. Together, these players are driving innovation in clean and sustainable energy, demonstrating the potential of waves as a crucial energy source.