The buoy extracts energy by funneling ocean waves into a hollow cylindrical chamber to compress air through a bi-directional impulse turbine generator. This oscillating water column moonpool functions like a piston pump, forcing air in and out of a turbine vent, located at the top of the cylinder. This turbine system is known as the power take-off (PTO), which converts the kinetic and potential energy of the wave into electricity for use in various ocean applications.
Hālona WEC
Wave-Powered Innovation
We provide a hybrid wave-power buoy platform for your remote sensing needs.
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Our buoy is 8 ft diameter by 12 ft tall. With additional sensors or vehicles, the buoy can be up to 16 ft tall.
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It all depends on site conditions, but most places in the ocean, we can produce 200 W average production with a 2 kW peak. We tailor our hybrid wave power production to make sure you have reliable power year-round.
We produce power from waves in sea state 3-5.
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Our buoy can carry up to a 200 kg sensor payload.
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To meet your aid-to-navigation needs, we can work with you to conform to maritime navigation standards. Schedule a complimentary consultation with us to determine how best to customize your shape buoy needs.
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Although we have a standard metocean data package, we customize the buoy to your sensor and underwater vehicle needs.
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We can provide real-time data communication through satellite and cellular communication methods for large multi-sensor suites and underwater vehicles.
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Our buoy can integrate with multiple mooring types. Schedule a complimentary consultation with us to discuss your mooring.
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We are not a vehicle manufacturer but will work with you to integrate your underwater vehicle needs. We aim to enable cabled remotely operated vehicles and autonomous underwater vehicles.
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We offer complimentary maintenance included in each buoy lease to guarantee you have access to powered capabilities year-round.
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Each buoy is intended to operate for up to 1 year before needing to be serviced.
Hurricane Monitoring
Aquaculture Offshore Automation
Water Quality & Ecosystem Monitoring
Maritime Domain Awareness
Smart Aids-to-Navigation
Remote Infrastructure Inspections