Discover NoviOcean's patented hybrid energy converters, delivering unprecedented efficiency, 24/7 stable power, and a sustainable future for eight global sectors.
Introducing Our Groundbreaking Hybrid Solution
NoviOcean is pioneering the next generation of ocean energy with our innovative Hybrid Energy Converters. By uniquely combining the power of waves, wind, and solar (with future potential for tidal), we've engineered a solution that overcomes intermittency, maximizes energy output per sea area, and significantly reduces costs.
Our flagship models, the NoviOcean Alta Wave 1000H (1 MW) and the NoviOcean Medi Wave 800H, are designed for diverse sea conditions, offering stable, profitable, and clean energy.
How NoviOcean Works: The Science of Buoyancy and Efficiency
At the heart of NoviOcean's technology is an ingenious application of buoyancy to capture ocean wave energy, complemented by integrated wind and solar solutions.
Watch the animation to see how NoviOcean converts wave energy.
Our system is based on well-proven, robust components:
Designed to match the wave's shape for maximum energy capture.
The workhorse, built to withstand immense forces (600 tons lifting force, 10,000 times a day) and convert slow wave motion.
A proven hydropower component, inverted for sea application, to efficiently convert high-pressure water flow into high-speed generator RPM.
"Simply the well-proven hydro power plant, taken to sea and inverted."
Lifting force vs. Surge force: 20 to 1!
Targeting LCOE as low as €22/MWh at scale.
Single float, moorings, and infrastructure for wave, wind, and solar drastically cut costs (25-40% of other floating solutions for wind/solar).
Especially with the Medi Wave 800H, leading to reduced deployment complexity and expense.
Achieves a 1/2 weight-to-power ratio compared to floating offshore wind, signifying greater material efficiency.
Built for long-term performance and reliability in demanding marine environments.
Withstands 25-meter rogue waves due to its low draft and innovative free-floating design during extreme conditions.
Experiences significantly reduced stress with a Lifting Force vs. Surge Force ratio of 20:1 (e.g., 600 tons lifting vs. max 33 tons surge in 25m waves).
Simulation 1: Maximum draft and drag forces in lifting mode.
Simulation 2: Minimum draft when free floating in the descending phase, or initiated “survival mode”.
Shows results for constant spear valve setting k=0.0035 (no latching).
Shows results for 60% latching (closed spear valve) followed by constant spear valve setting k=0.015.
The Power of Buoyancy: A Fundamental Advantage
Many conventional wave energy concepts rely on resisting moving water particles. NoviOcean's approach, leveraging Archimedes' Law (buoyancy), offers a fundamental advantage:
Achieves an impressive 600 tons of lifting force in 4-meter waves with a float net area of just 260 sq. meters (38m x 8m).
Would require approximately 30x larger area (around 8,000 sq. m) to achieve a similar force, making them substantially heavier and cost-prohibitive.
To extract high amounts of energy per ton of material efficiently, buoyant concepts like NoviOcean, utilizing a rectangular float shape attached to the seafloor, are the most realistic and economical solution.
Compared to offshore wind alone, NoviOcean's hybrid system significantly boosts energy generation from the same marine footprint.
Extract 3-10 times more power when integrated with existing or new Offshore Wind Parks, maximizing infrastructure investment and output.
Validated Performance: The Proof is in the Pudding
Our claims are backed by extensive validation, with all results matching and demonstrating superior performance through:
"The real performance matches the simulations to the point! Extrapolated graphs based on offshore 1-6 scale prototype testing... prove with no doubt the wave power unit will deliver 650 kW (after losses) in 4-meter waves."
Simulations and tests show 3-30 times more output vs. competition for the wave energy converter part alone.
Multi-Purpose Energy Delivery: Versatility for a Sustainable Future
Delivering stable, predictable, and cost-effective renewable electricity by combining wave, wind, solar (and future tidal).
Efficiently produces desalinated water onboard using high-pressure flow directly from the wave system for reverse osmosis – exceptionally cost and energy-efficient (e.g., 70,000 liters/hour).
Integrates seamlessly with battery systems for on-demand energy supply, grid stabilization, and enhanced resilience.
Enabling future offshore electrolysis for green hydrogen production, supporting the decarbonization of industry and transport sectors.
7,000,000 liters of diesel consumption
2,000 tons of CO2 equivalent
2,500 MWh renewable electricity
Protecting Our Innovation: Robust Patent Portfolio
NoviOcean’s disruptive hybrid solution, our "Hydropower Plant at Sea" (HPAS) concept, and its components are protected by a strong intellectual property portfolio:
This ensures our unique innovations in harnessing wave, wind, and solar energy remain at the forefront of the industry, safeguarding our technological leadership.