Mooring Hub
Weathervaning Mooring Buoy for
Marine Energy Converters (MEC)
MooringHub is a cost-effective mooring solution designed to provide renewable energy devices with total freedom of
movement. By enabling 360-degree weathervaning, it ensures that wave, tidal, and current energy systems remain perfectly
aligned with the flow, maximizing energy capture.
Key Advantages
• Dynamic 360° Alignment: Unlike static moorings, MooringHub self-aligns with shifting waves and currents. This constant optimization ensures steady, peak power production. • Universal "Plug-and-Play" Connectivity: Our reconfigurable connection system is highly adaptable, accommodating a wide range of marine energy technologies. This eliminates the need for expensive, bespoke mooring for every individual project. • Cost Reduction: By providing a standardized mooring foundation for both prototypes and commercial arrays, MooringHub removes the need for custom installations for every device, significantly lowering CAPEX and testing overhead. • Integrated Power Cable: Designed with a built-in interface for power cable, allowing for seamless energy transfer. • Built for the Deep: Specifically engineered for harsh, deep-ocean environments, MooringHub provides a resilient foundation for commercial-scale energy farms.Design Status and Validation
• 1 MW WEC Array Platform: Completed basic design, including fully coupled analysis, structural engineering, and rotational turret systems. Performance validated through rigorous wave basin model testing. • 2 MW Tidal Turbine Platform: Concept design finalized for a four-turbine wing-type system, utilizing a specialized yoke configuration.Applications
• Arrayed Wave Energy: Ensures arrays rotate to face incoming wave fronts for maximum absorption. • Tidal Current Systems: Manages 180-degree tidal shifts every 12 hours. • Prototype Testing: A reusable, cost-effective solution for rapid R&D and sea trials.
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MooringHub
Weathervaning Mooring Buoy for
Marine Energy Converters (MEC)
MooringHub is a cost-effective mooring solution
designed to provide renewable energy devices with total
freedom of movement. By enabling 360-degree
weathervaning, it ensures that wave, tidal, and current
energy systems remain perfectly aligned with the flow,
maximizing energy capture.
Key Advantages
• Dynamic 360° Alignment: Unlike static moorings, MooringHub self-aligns with shifting waves and currents. This constant optimization ensures steady, peak power production. • Universal "Plug-and-Play" Connectivity: Our reconfigurable connection system is highly adaptable, accommodating a wide range of MEC technologies. This eliminates the need for expensive, bespoke mooring for every individual project. • Cost Reduction: By providing a standardized mooring foundation for both prototypes and commercial arrays, MooringHub removes the need for custom installations for every device, significantly lowering CAPEX and testing overhead. • Integrated Power Cable: Designed with a built- in interface for power cable, allowing for seamless energy transfer. • Built for the Deep: Specifically engineered for harsh, deep-ocean environments, MooringHub provides a resilient foundation for commercial-scale energy farms.Design Status and Validation
• 1 MW WEC Array Platform: Completed basic design, including fully coupled analysis, structural engineering, and rotational turret systems. Performance validated through rigorous wave basin model testing. • 2 MW Tidal Turbine Platform: Concept design finalized for a four-turbine wing-type system, utilizing a specialized yoke configuration.Applications
• Arrayed Wave Energy: Ensures arrays rotate to face incoming wave fronts for maximum absorption. • Tidal Current Systems: Manages 180-degree tidal shifts every 12 hours. • Prototype Testing: A reusable, cost-effective solution for rapid R&D and sea trials.
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