Mean Sea Level

1MW Wave Energy Converter

Mean Sea Level’s Modular Split Momentum design (UK Patent Pending) utilised individual stacked concrete capture units, staggered specifically to work together in optimizing the capture wave power in a common buffer dam. This “overtopping”-type wave energy converter consist of reservoir with a 50m long sloped wall facing the oncoming waves, and will have a height of 5m above mean sea level.

 

 

Outcome and Impact:

After 3 years of extensive modeling and wave tank testing, MSL constructed a full scale 1 MW demonstration plant to test their innovation on a full-scale prototype. The 1MW demonstration wave energy converter was built in Western Cape, South Africa. Recognizing the technology’s potential, MSL’s industrial Partner agreed to enter into an off-take agreement for this demonstration plant. Mean Sea Level created 36 direct jobs during the project.

Project Developer

Mean Sea Level (Pty) Ltd

Location

South Africa

Total Project Budget

EUR 1 795 835

EEP Africa Financing

EUR 330 357

Sector

Hybrid

Type

Demonstration project

Project Period

2015 - 2017