German startup Syn Power has developed a modular marine platform capable of generating renewable energy from waves, wind and solar sources. Beginning this summer, it hopes to offer solar panel makers the chance to test and demonstrate photovoltaic arrays on floating platforms off the Greek coast as part of an off-grid energy solution.
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Concept of full ocean hybrid platform, offering wave, solar and wind energy conversion SINN |
Offshore wave energy conversion (WEC) is nothing new; Leading new developments are taking place in this area all the time. However, what makes this particular platform unique is that it can be modular and extremely easily added and extended, so a variety of different combinations is possible.
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"Modular design has been a key element ever since we introduced marine technologies to develop flexibility and a wide variety of applications," Sinular Power told Forbes.
IP68-rated electrical sensors continuously transmit data to diagnostic centers, preventing early detection of anomalies and potential failures. By analyzing power output patterns, Sin says they can easily adapt a service plan for potential customers and anticipate repairs before serious damage occurs. The key, says Sin, is making this technology affordable.
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Each floating unit or module has four integrated wave energy converters that generate electricity relative to the state of the water. For regions with low potential for wave energy, the unit can be equipped with an array of 20kW photovoltaic cells.
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Clockwise from top left: basic wave energy conversation (WEC) again with solar and wind SINN |
Similarly, four small 6 kWp wind turbines can be equipped and finally a combination of all three is also possible, allowing optimal use of environmental conditions to surround the platform. Sin says that there is no limit to the number of units a capacity can have.
"It's always the same, it's supermodular. We can always use the same parts, the same electronics regardless of which configuration is built. So, with this strategy, we want to get down to volume, practice. Are decreasing, and then that's why we can show [sic] that wave power against solar power is really attractive, ”said Sin.
With a permanent testing facility near Munich and in Heraklion, on the island of Crete, the idea has attracted much attention from partners and investors. Being influential it took only two years to move from patent to prototype.
“We are now preparing to use the floating platform as a showcase to enable wider reach for potential customers. Politicians and representatives of other European countries have already visited. The next goal is in the autumn when hopefully we will be able to start marketing our unique electronics set, ”said Sin.
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