Australian wave energy technology company WaveX has signed a Heads of Agreement with UK-based Trident Energy, a leader in the development of advanced linear generator technology.
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Under the agreement, WaveX will integrate Trident Energy’s class-leading PowerPod linear generators into its D-Spar wave powered generator technology—a new type of wave energy conversion system designed to harness the power of ocean waves and convert it into clean, renewable electricity.
A key focus of the collaboration will be the implementation of AI based Machine Learning into the PowerPod control system that will monitor and analyse real-time data on wave conditions and adapt the D-Spar response to maximise energy capture.
The agreement also options the manufacture the PTO technology locally in Perth, where an MoU between WaveX and a local fabricator has already been established.
This collaboration marks a significant step toward advancing sustainable energy solutions by harnessing wave energy and cost effectively generating green electricity at scale from the world’s oceans.
The agreement comes as WaveX plans to deploy its innovative D-Spar technology as part of a new large-scale wave energy project in Albany, Western Australia, during 2025. The WaveX Albany project will showcase the combined strengths of both companies and leverage the current wave energy research led by The University of Western Australia.
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WaveX CEO Simon Renwick said, “This collaboration with Trident Energy enables us to enhance our D-Spar system with best-in-class linear generator technology, making it a robust solution for large-scale global wave energy projects. We are excited to work with Trident Energy as we push the boundaries of wave energy innovation with our revolutionary method of harnessing the power in the ocean’s waves.”
