The US Navy piloted a self-generated energy system at sea

Recently, a self-generated wave energy generator called PowerBuoy has been able to generate self-powered power for marine equipment that has been tested by the US Navy.

Maritime monitoring and control systems often rely on diesel-powered generators that require maintenance and high fuel consumption. The self-generated wave power generation system is a breakthrough in providing clean fuel for radar at sea and communications systems that operate efficiently regardless of wave conditions or offshore.

The PowerBuoy was designed and manufactured by Ocean Power Technologies (OPT), a wave power company, under the control of the US Navy Expeditionary Force (LEAP) located in the Coastal Security Program and maritime surveillance.

Self-generated power from the wave power supply for marine equipment (photo: Gizmag)

The PowerBuoy 's mechanism of action is as follows: When the up or down waves push the pistons under the water, they also move up and down to run the generator and then produce energy. In addition, the system is equipped with a radar network and modern communications technology developed by Rutger Marine Institute in collaboration with Coastal Sciences.

Designed to monitor maritime operations along the coast, harbors and beaches, PowerBuoy can also provide power for vessel detection and monitoring systems and energy storage for equipment. Be active for long periods of time without waves. The system does not require maintenance for 3 years.