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Pre-commercial · TRL 3→5

A new approach to
wave energy

From scientific theory and CFD simulation — to validation in relevant environment.

TRL

3 → 5

Source

Polish Maritime Research

Method

CFD · validated

Stage

Pre-commercial

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Starting point

Ocean energy remains largely untapped.

Europe has over 100 GW of technical wave energy potential. Yet few concepts have crossed from simulation into verified application. Energy is lost in what is never built.

100+GW

EU technical potential

<1GW

Deployed capacity

~99%

Untapped

The insight

The challenge is not the ocean.
It is how we interact with it.

A new concept — validated against experimental data through CFD methodology — demonstrates that kinetic energy in marine waves can be converted more efficiently than previously assumed.

The concept

A system, not a machine.

ScandWave converts wave motion into usable energy through a mechanical and system-based process, analysed using Computational Fluid Dynamics.

Hydrodynamic field · CFD
CFD simulation
01

Hydrodynamic form

Geometry optimised against real wave behaviour via CFD simulation.

02

Energy transfer

Mechanical chain designed for low loss and scalability.

03

Scalable architecture

Modular system logic from testbed to full pilot.

Scientific foundation

Published research as the starting point.

Concept analysed with structured CFD approach
Validated against experimental data
Simulation dataset already produced
Research-published — not a mere idea

Open access · 2024

A Novel Approach to Wave Energy Conversion Using CFD Technique

N. Abbas, M. Barbahan, Y. Kabrial, A. Kabrial

Polish Maritime Research · Vol. 31, Issue 3

Method
CFD
Validation
Experimental
TRL
3 → 5
Access
Open
PDF190 kb
CFD figure 1

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CFD figure 2

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CFD figure 3

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Development phase

From theory to verified prototype.

The project is structured in five development stages. Current status: stages 1–2.

  1. 01Active

    Technical review

    Consolidation and review of existing research, simulations and design assumptions.

  2. 02Active

    Prototype definition

    Selection of test level, dimensioning and practical scope for prototype or testbed.

  3. 03Next

    Design & engineering

    Technical specifications, component needs, test logic and buildability assessment.

  4. 04Planned

    Build & test

    Establishment of prototype/test environment and first practical tests.

  5. 05Planned

    Analysis & continuation

    Evaluation, documented learnings, and decision on pilot or scale-up.

Consortium

We are forming a focused consortium of partners.

ScandWave Energy AB initiates and leads the project together with an industrial co-applicant, project and funding support via Adect, and relevant test and research partners in later stages.

01Seeking

Industrial partner

02Adect

Project & funding support

03Chalmers · RISE (in dialogue)

Test & research partner

Research notes

For funders and partners.

Dialogue

Initiate dialogue.

We welcome conversations with industrial partners, public funders and research organisations.

Scand Wave Energy AB · 559532-7338