This video shows how the NEMOS Wave Energy Converter works. The NEMOS Wave Energy Converter is an innovative system for generating electricity from ocean waves. The incoming energy is absorbed by an elongated floating body and transmitted to a generator by a spring-loaded belt drive. Performing its motion on a curved trajectory relative to an underwater reaction structure, the systems hydro-mechanical efficiency is far above standard technology. The system can be adjusted in size to different environmental conditions so that energy output is maximized and loads are limited. The design aims for a multi-megawatt array when deployed in energy-rich locations.


The 2019 Wave Energy Converter (WEC) prototype features a 8 x 2 m floater and a 16 m long substructure. The prototype was deployed in Ostend first, next to the NEMOS research tower that is installed on site to control and surveil the WEC trials. The prototype design marks the latest stage of the NEMOS WEC developments. This evolved standalone floating design does not require a fixed building structure like the initial NEMOS concept and thus can be realized to competitive steel to kilowatt-hour ratio.


This video shows the intended machine dimensions for a full commercial scale, where the device produces about 1MW of clean ocean energy. Visit www.nemos.org for more information.

Rendering: www.greyrook.com.

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