| Device | Rated power | CWR | LCOE (USD/kWh) | |--------|-------------|-----|----------------| | SurfMill 95 Free | 95 kW | 0.38 | 0.09 (projected) | | Oyster 800 | 800 kW | 0.25 | 0.22 | | Pelamis P2 | 750 kW | 0.20 | 0.26 |
Note: SurfMill’s lower scale is offset by modularity and free design replication. surfmill 95 free
The device consists of:
The SurfMill 95 Free demonstrates that a 95 kW wave energy converter can be designed, built, and maintained at a fraction of conventional costs by embracing open-source principles and passive control. With a projected LCOE of $0.09/kWh, it challenges the notion that wave energy is inherently expensive. The complete design package is available at [institutional repository URL]. We invite the marine renewable community to test, modify, and improve the design. | Device | Rated power | CWR |