Wave Power -
A Potential Source of Energy
The power of our oceans has long been seen as a potential source of energy. And, we're at the forefront of making that a reality.
E.ON began tracking marine energy technologies 10 years ago. In 2005, we set up a dedicated development team to investigate the various wave and tidal technologies and build up a portfolio of projects.
In 2010, E.ON's first wave power machine - Pelamis P2 -, manufactured by the world’s most advanced wave energy company, Pelamis Wave Power, has been installed at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney.
We have embarked on a program of development activities and studies, which was designed to help us to better understand the physical character of the sites, the energy resource and potential environmental impacts. This program enables us to design the wave farms in the most efficient and environmentally sustainable way. The test program has already been through a successful first year. During the second year, we will look at optimization and the environmental impact of the machine.
We're particularly focused on developing technologies that have minimal impact on the environment and we're using our wealth of engineering experience to bring down the cost of producing energy from our oceans over time as well.
For more information on our Pelamis wave energy project download the information sheet.
E.ON began tracking marine energy technologies 10 years ago. In 2005, we set up a dedicated development team to investigate the various wave and tidal technologies and build up a portfolio of projects.
In 2010, E.ON's first wave power machine - Pelamis P2 -, manufactured by the world’s most advanced wave energy company, Pelamis Wave Power, has been installed at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney.
We have embarked on a program of development activities and studies, which was designed to help us to better understand the physical character of the sites, the energy resource and potential environmental impacts. This program enables us to design the wave farms in the most efficient and environmentally sustainable way. The test program has already been through a successful first year. During the second year, we will look at optimization and the environmental impact of the machine.
We're particularly focused on developing technologies that have minimal impact on the environment and we're using our wealth of engineering experience to bring down the cost of producing energy from our oceans over time as well.
For more information on our Pelamis wave energy project download the information sheet.
Wave energy occurs in the movement of water near the surface of the sea. The greatest amount of energy is available in deeper waters offshore and there are many different ways of capturing this energy.
1. Waves are formed as a result of the wind blowing over the surface of the sea
2. Wave energy devices are placed in the sea and capture the movement of the waves
3. This movement is converted into electricity by generators within the devices
4. The power is then connected to the National Grid via a substation on land
1. Waves are formed as a result of the wind blowing over the surface of the sea
2. Wave energy devices are placed in the sea and capture the movement of the waves
3. This movement is converted into electricity by generators within the devices
4. The power is then connected to the National Grid via a substation on land
Status:
Agreement for lease awarded from The Crown Estate
In March 2010, we were awarded leases for two wave energy sites in the world's first wave and tidal energy leasing program in Scotland, managed by The Crown Estate.
The Crown Estate awarded ten leases in total for the development of around 1.2 GW of wave and tidal power, enough to meet the electricity needs of up 750,000 homes.
E.ON partook in a rigorous bidding process before we secured the two sites in West Orkney. We successfully demonstrated our experience as a leading, responsible offshore energy generator with a clear commitment to supporting the emerging wave energy sector and the wider renewable energy industry as a whole.
Sites:
West Orkney Middle & West Orkney Middle South
Agreement for lease awarded from The Crown Estate
In March 2010, we were awarded leases for two wave energy sites in the world's first wave and tidal energy leasing program in Scotland, managed by The Crown Estate.
The Crown Estate awarded ten leases in total for the development of around 1.2 GW of wave and tidal power, enough to meet the electricity needs of up 750,000 homes.
E.ON partook in a rigorous bidding process before we secured the two sites in West Orkney. We successfully demonstrated our experience as a leading, responsible offshore energy generator with a clear commitment to supporting the emerging wave energy sector and the wider renewable energy industry as a whole.
The Crown Estate awarded ten leases in total for the development of around 1.2 GW of wave and tidal power, enough to meet the electricity needs of up 750,000 homes.
E.ON partook in a rigorous bidding process before we secured the two sites in West Orkney. We successfully demonstrated our experience as a leading, responsible offshore energy generator with a clear commitment to supporting the emerging wave energy sector and the wider renewable energy industry as a whole.
Sites:
West Orkney Middle & West Orkney Middle South
