Wave energy converter Oyster passes ‘crucial stage' Aquamarine Power's wave energy converter Oyster was released from its locked-down position on the seabed last week and is now moving back and forth in the ocean waves and pumping high pressure water to its onshore hydro-electric turbine.
Oyster is designed to capture the energy found in near-shore waves up to depths of 10 to 12 metres. The Oyster system consists of a hinged flap connected to the seabed at around 10m depth. Each passing wave moves the flap which drives a hydraulic piston to deliver high pressure water to an onshore turbine which generates electricity. The device will now go through commissioning procedures in advance of grid connection and the official switch on by Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond is set for on November 20 2009.
Martin McAdam, Aquamarine Power chief executive said: "We are delighted to have passed this crucial stage in commissioning the world's very first Oyster wave energy convertor. This major milestone shows that the Oyster does what we have always believed it will do, and we look forward to completing commissioning and producing clean, green energy from Scotland's waves in the coming months."
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