IDOM Commissions Novel PTO System Ahead of Offshore Deployment

IDOM has successfully completed the commissioning of a novel Power Take-Off (PTO) system, marking a key milestone in the development of advanced wave energy technologies. This innovative air turbine system is now entering a critical testing phase at the Mutriku wave power plant, one of the few grid-connected wave energy facilities in the world and a unique infrastructure for technology demonstration.

Over the course of the next six weeks, the PTO will be subjected to an extensive and carefully monitored testing campaign designed to evaluate its performance, reliability, and efficiency under real-sea operating conditions. The insights gained during this phase will play a vital role in de-risking the technology and ensuring its readiness for operation in the more demanding offshore environment.

Following the successful completion of this onshore testing, the PTO will be integrated into the MARMOK-A-5 Wave Energy Converter (WEC) prototype, a full-scale floating platform designed for offshore wave energy generation. The MARMOK-A-5, equipped with the newly commissioned PTO, is scheduled for deployment at the Biscay Marine Energy Platform (BiMEP) — a leading offshore testing site for marine renewable energy technologies — later this summer.

This milestone marks a significant step forward in advancing wave energy technologies and underscores IDOM’s ongoing commitment to innovation in renewable energy.