Finavera

AquaBuOY's Survivability

Any offshore system must survive the harsh ocean environment – our buoy-array system would consist of small modular devices that are similar to navigational buoys that have been known to survive for many decades. Safely positioned offshore, AquaBuOYs are being designed for 100 year storms by riding atop the extreme waves at sea, rather than experiencing catastrophic damage, as during tsunami, from the breaking waves onshore. AquaBuOYs would be moored with advanced anchoring and mooring technology.

Maximized Power Output

AquaBuOYs are designed to maximize power output during more typical, moderate wave conditions on an annual basis vs. extreme wave intensities that occur less frequently during storms. This avoids costly over-design that only captures extreme spikes in storm-based wave intensities.

Because the systems are modular, scalability to meet growing power demand is easily accomplished. Additionally, this modularity provides a more consistent flow of power during maintenance cycles. The simplicity of the AquaBuOY system makes it an ideal choice for sourcing local suppliers, construction, and maintenance. Most components are readily available from in-country suppliers and the job skills required for fabrication and maintenance are present in most coastal communities.

AquaBuOY’s components have been ocean tested by the original developers and by the offshore oil industry. Our maintenance and replacement cycles are being designed to extend the life of the system to beyond twenty years.