CorPower Ocean, a Swedish pioneer in wave energy, has signed a development agreement with Equipmake, a leader in advanced electrification. This collaboration aims to optimize CorPower’s marine energy technology by creating a silicon carbide (SiC) generator and inverter tailored for its wave energy systems.
Silicon carbide for greater efficiency and scalability
This agreement, part of a multi-year program, marks the beginning of a new phase in the development of large-scale wave energy. Equipmake will apply its advanced technology to improve the efficiency and scalability of CorPower Ocean’s systems.
Under the agreement, Equipmake will develop a generator and inverter that integrate SiC, a material that promises greater efficiency and durability in the process of converting wave energy into electricity.
The future of large-scale clean energy
The first phase of the collaboration, valued at £650,000, aims to accelerate the commercialization of CorPower’s technology, enabling large-scale production within the next five years. Equipmake will be responsible for creating the electrical systems that will facilitate the deployment of CorPower’s CorPacks, modular power units that can form power farms ranging from hundreds of megawatts to gigawatts.
CorPower Ocean CEO Patrik Möller emphasized the importance of this agreement for the advancement of its systems, asserting that it will enable clean and reliable energy to be brought to a global scale. Ian Foley, CEO of Equipmake, also highlighted the potential of ocean energy as a sustainable source and expressed his enthusiasm for contributing to the advancement of this transformative technology.
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Source and photo: CorPower Ocean
