Wedoany.com Report-Apr. 3, CorPower Ocean, a Swedish leader in wave energy development, has teamed up with Equipmake, a UK-based industrial technology company, to advance their wave energy technology. This collaboration focuses on integrating a custom generator and SiC inverter system, enhancing performance and scalability for their wave energy systems.
Patrik Möller, CEO of CorPower Ocean, emphasized, "Our partnership with Equipmake represents a significant milestone in developing next-generation wave energy systems, improving efficiency and expanding our capabilities."
The CorPack wave energy clusters, modular units for large-scale wave farms, are designed to collect electricity from multiple converters and deliver grid-ready power through standard 33/66kV connections, making them compatible with offshore wind energy.
Ian Foley, CEO of Equipmake, highlighted their expertise in providing high-performance electrification solutions, stating, "This collaboration underscores our commitment to supporting innovative industries like ocean energy, which holds immense potential as a sustainable power source."
CorPower Ocean recently secured funding from Sweden's Vinnova, collaborating with NTNU in integrating AI into their wave energy technology, further solidifying their technological advancement.
This partnership exemplifies a fruitful collaboration between Swedish and UK companies, showcasing the potential of wave energy as a reliable and sustainable energy source. The future looks promising as these companies continue to lead innovation in this field.
