Aquamarine Power is a wave energy company, which was founded in 2005 to commercialise a wave energy device concept known as the Oyster wave energy converter. The company's head offices are based in Edinburgh. The company has further operations in Orkney, Ireland, Northern Ireland and the USA.

 

Technology

We have engineered our Oyster technology to use the world's vast wave energy resource to produce clean sustainable electricity.  Our research and development team are continually working to refine the design of Oyster, while our resource assessment capabilities mean we are able to select optimum sites to install our technology.

 

Research and development

Our R&D team’s technical and research expertise allows us to continually refine and improve the design of our Oyster wave energy device. Our team is also developing innovative new technologies to increase Aquamarine Power’s intellectual property portfolio.

 

Resource assessment

At Aquamarine Power, we have developed unparalleled wave resource assessment capabilities. This allows us to model global wave resource with a high degree of accuracy.

 

Projects

We are working on a number of marine energy projects in various locations around the world. Our dedicated site development team works in close consultation with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure that our projects are developed responsibly.

At Aquamarine Power we are committed to minimising the impact our projects have on the environment, wildlife and people who use and enjoy our coastal areas. That's why we begin working closely with local communities, government bodies and stakeholder groups right from the start of our projects.

Selecting sites

Our dedicated site development team works closely with our resource assessment team to select regions for potential wave farms around the world. We use a rigorous site selection criteria, which includes technical, geophysical, environmental and socio-economic considerations.

Working in partnership

As well as carrying out projects on our own, we also develop sites in partnership with other organisations. We choose to work with project partners who hold the same values as us, with a particular focus on integrity and safety. We work with partners who, like us, believe in building strong lasting relationships. As part of our commitment to supporting local economies, we work with local companies wherever possible.