Seabased

Seabased is a startup based in Ireland developing ocean wave energy converters (WEC) to generate electricity.

The converters work by using waves to move buoys in the ocean surface which are connected to generators placed on the seabed.

The components in the generators move along with the buoy when waves hit, generating electricity. The electricity is then collected in a marine substation also located on the seabed, which sends the electricity to the land-based power stations.

The solution’s benefits include: Low maintenance - the main generators are placed on the seafloor, and will not be affected by the waves or be damaged by atmospheric disturbances such as weather storms. Furthermore, there are also less moving parts compared to other types of power generators. This results in lower maintenance costs compared to land-based generators.

Additionally, this blade-free design is safe for surrounding marine life. Modular construction- the entire system is designed to be modular and scalable as multiple wave generators can be linked to a single marine substation.

The number of wave generators deployed can vary depending on the power requirements of a given area.

Constant power delivery- the system does not rely on power sources like wind and solar which can become inconsistent and unsteady due to weather and climate factors.

Seabased has partnered with various companies and organizations to help develop its power solution. Such companies include the European Marine Energy Center, Ocean Energy Europe, the University of Edinburgh, and the Uppsala University.