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The wave energy sector has taken a firm step on the coast of Måløy with the strategic deployment of the Ocean One project. The Havkraft initiative is a decisive advance in validating wave energy capture systems. After intense planning over the past year, the 1:4 scale unit was installed in early 2026 to undergo a rigorous testing schedule under real operating conditions.
The completion of the Ocean One project
Under a sustainable design architecture, this ten-meter-deep device has been conceived to test critical components without environmental impact. It is important to mention that the prototype does not produce electricity at this stage, but instead uses an integrated wind turbine to power the sensory instrumentation.
This approach allows efforts to be focused on the structural integrity and behavior of the anchoring system in the dynamic Norwegian marine environment. Likewise, data collection on the power take-off system (PTO) will be vital for the future manufacturing of the definitive turbines.
Through a local industrial collaboration, Havkraft has integrated capabilities from firms such as Easyform and Stadt Towing Tank to ensure the technical precision of the unit. The deployment, executed by Abyss, marks the technology’s entry into TRL5 maturity level.
This step is fundamental because it lays the groundwork for long-term tests scheduled for next year. The ultimate goal is to scale this technology to 40 meters deep in full-capacity commercial versions.
Finally, the company’s objective includes the re-deployment of the unit in 2027 to reach TRL6 level. This upcoming phase will subject the complete system to an extended operational environment, an essential requirement to attract the necessary investments in industrial-scale projects. Through financial support from Innovation Norway, the Ocean One project is positioned today as a benchmark for efficient and responsible ocean engineering.
Source and photo: Havkraft