Unique Benefits

Our system has only one moving part

Wave energy is converted directly to electricity, avoiding the need for an intermediate mechanism. This key advantage eliminates all of the moving parts and operational problems associated with hydraulic pumps, engines and rotary generators and avoids all related energy losses.

Our system is self protecting

The Trident Energy system has a unique and patented self-protection mechanism, which automatically retracts the floats from the sea in storm conditions. When the system detects a storm approaching the linear generators switch to motor mode and retract the floats from the sea storing them in protective chambers above the water line until conditions return to normal.

Minimal Maintenance

The only moving part is the float ⁄ linear generator translator combination, consequently maintenance is minimal.

Operates in a Variety of Sea Conditions and Wave Directions

Unlike other solutions our system is able to use the full spectrum of wave heights, wave lengths and wave directions. Consequently, systems can be designed to suit the ambient wave climate minimising construction and deployment costs.

Modular design and established engineering techniques

Our solution is based on a modular design using established and proven engineering techniques. There are no aspects of the technology that require unusual, or as yet, unavailable or untested components. This will dramatically shorten our ‘time to market’ when compared to competitor solutions based on new and unproven technologies.

Minimal Operational Footprint

The linear generator occupies considerably less surface area than the float which powers it. Thus as many floats as is mechanically practical can operate within a given area of sea. The sea area adjacent to the float is not ‘used up’ by any associated mechanism. This unique benefit enables major savings in terms of the structure required to support our solution as compared to competitive offerings.

A wave farm occupying just 1 square kilometer will be capable of supplying 100MW.

All electronic and electrical equipment is above sea level

Power generation, conversion and conditioning all occurs on the deck of the platform well above the water line. This has the advantage of making maintenance easier to perform.

International patents have been granted and others on file covering all aspects of the Company’s technology.