Oceanlinx has developed an electrical power generator which draws its source of energy from ocean waves (see Our Technology). A single Oceanlinx power unit can generate peak power outputs of between 100 kW and up to 1.5 MW, depending on the wave climate and specific power requirements of the local population. The capacity of each unit can be tailored to the individual needs of the community or grid it is servicing.

 

Where peak capacities of greater than 1.5 MW are required, multiple units can be deployed in the same general area, all connected back to shore by the one electrical cable, thus constituting a wave farm. There is no theoretical limit to the number of units which can be deployed in any one location. Units can be spaced close together to reduce the impact of waves on the shore (acting as a quasi-breakwater), or spaced further apart to negate any impact on the inter-tidal zone.

 

Oceanlinx consults closely with local stakeholders to ensure that the capacity and quality of the power its electrical power units produce from waves matches the needs and expectations of the end users. Additionally, the inherent flexibility of the unique Oceanlinx generator and micro-processor controlled drive system allow it to act as a form of buffer against “spike” events in small scale grids. This attribute facilitates a greater degree of grid stability in more remote communities.