PolyGen Volta

The Volta is a floating oscillating wave flap device. It consists of a series of flaps arranged in series and each flap is attached at its base to a common set of foundational pipes that run longitudinally. The pipes are about 46-meters long and the six flaps that make up the systems are roughly equally spaced along its length. The flats oscillate in response to wave motion which in turn moves a linear actuator to pressurize hydraulic fluid. The hydraulic fluid can be used to drive an alternator, however the current design does not have generate any power. The bulk of the system is built using high density polyethylene (HDPE), a low-cost and lightweight material.

Technology Developer

PolyGen Ltd

Device Status Is the device actively being developed or is available for purchase (active)? Or has development or support ended (inactive)?

Inactive

Technology Type

Oscillating Wave Surge Converter

Power Take-Off Mechanism that converts the motion of the prime mover into a useful form of energy such as electricity, learn more

Hydraulic Generator

Max Rated Power Capacity The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.

100 KW

Surface Expression

True

Estimated TRL Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology

TRL Last updated: 27 August 2015

7

Energy Resource

Wave

Water Column Position

Last Modified

2 July 2025

Test Sites where PolyGen Volta was tested

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