The WaveHexapod technology explained
In this short animation, you’ll get an idea of the power you can get from waves. That’s exactly why we build the WaveHexapod: utilizing the untapped energy from sustainable waves.
How the WaveHexapod works
The WaveHexapod is a hexapod consisting of 6 generators on 3 buoys. The hexapod hangs from a fixed connection with the outside world at the top. We have designed submersibles that contain 9 hexapods and are connected to the bottom only with anchor cables.
The WaveHexapod can make optimal use of the movement of the waves with its 3 buoys. Waves go up and down, but also move in the horizontal plane. With its hexapod structure, the WaveHexapod can make optimal use of this 3D movement. Every movement can be converted into energy in this way, in the case of WaveHexapod this energy is converted into electricity through the 6 generators.
The WaveHexapod has a unique proposition. Because the hexapod can be safely placed between windmills with a submersible, we use the existing infrastructure to increase the energy output in the wind farm. Up to 4 times more energy per year. In addition, the WaveHexapod with its submersibles can also be located in old depreciated wind farms to generate energy, in order to make optimal use of the existing cabling.
Both with brownfield (old park engineering) or greenfield (new park engineering) the WaveHexapod does not use the windmill poles, but only uses the electricity connection of the poles.
Submersibles containing 9 Hexapods can be placed between windmills and can make use of existing infrastructure.
Videos
Introduction
Short presentation video about the working of the AE WaveHexapod.
World Port Days 2022
At the World Port Days in Rotterdam, AE WaveHexapod had a test setup on the water. A short impression.
Techport Innovation Tribe met AE WaveHexapod
On September 19, 2023, Techport organized an Innovation Tribe where students from Nova College’s Mytec program, together with professionals from the Techport region, could provide input on the design of the WaveHexapod.
Superb technology, by key players in the tech industry.
Reliable technology is paramount for the WaveHexapod project. We’re proud to be collaborating with some of the industry’s leading players.
