WindWaveFloatCX(s) Applied: B3.6, A9Date: 03/31/2010Location(s): WashingtonOffice(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
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March 31, 2010
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CX(s) Applied: B3.6, A9
Date: 03/31/2010
Location(s): Washington
Office(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
The objective of this project is to evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of integrating wave energy conversion technology with floating off-shore wind support structures, called the WindWaveFloat (WWF). Principle Power Inc. will investigate multiple wave technologies and develop a wave-wind system design. A scaled prototype will be tested in a wave tank. An economic analysis will be performed to assess the viability of deploying a commercially sized WWF offshore farm of 200-megawatt capacity. Once the evaluation is complete and a final prototype design is in place, Principal Power Inc. will share knowledge gained from the project with the public. The project will be completed over a two-year period.