Technical Details

The theoretical power output of the generator based on model tests to date using actual measured wave conditions along the South Africa West Coast will be in the region of 1 to 1.5 MW with an annual energy output of approx. 996 GW h.

The design of the generator allows for single or modular installations. Modular installations will reduce costs making power generating sites more financially viable.

The size of each generator can be changed to accommodate regional wave conditions to maximise power output and reduce energy unit costs.

All proprietary power generating equipment is housed in the parallel floating pontoons, providing essential protection from the harsh corrosive sea conditions.

Equipment maintenance will be relatively easy, and practical due to accessibility.

All hydraulic and electrical power generating equipment are standard and readily available.

The Energen generators will be supplied with telemitry analysis facility for monitoring equipment performance from on-shore.

The Energen Power Generator is fundamentally different from other machines currently in operation, in that it is able to harness the power from each wave by each floating torque tube as it passes through the machine.It is envisaged that full size generators will have about 12 torque tubes.