The push toward more sustainable aquaculture received further backing this week when Carnegie Clean Energy announced the securing of A$335,020 from the Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) to advance the design of a commercial wave energy generation system.
About the MoorPower system
The secured funding will allow Carnegie to begin the preliminary design phase of MoorPower, its innovative wave energy system. wave energy system adapted to the needs of offshore power barges. This technology, based on the CETO energy converterpower converter, seeks to reduce dependence on diesel generators by providing renewable electricity to floating units used in aquaculture.
Among the tasks funded is the optimization of the system for real operating conditions, incorporating information gathered in the 2024 demonstration project. The design will evaluate technical parameters such as barge movement, mooring configurations and regulatory requirements, which are key to effective implementation.
Collaboration with strategic partners
The project will be developed in partnership with key industry players: Huon Aquaculture, Advanced Composite Structures Australia and the University of Tasmania, as well as specialized subcontractors. These institutions will provide technical and in-kind expertise, estimated at more than $417,000.
In addition to the design, the Carnegie team and the Blue Economy CRC will work in parallel to secure the necessary investment to build and deploy the first commercial system in real conditions, which would mark a turning point in the clean electrification of the marine aquaculture industry.
Technology designed for the open sea
The MoorPower system is designed for easy integration into remote and dynamic environments. Its modular architecture allows it to be easily coupled and uncoupled from operating barges, simplifying maintenance tasks. This flexibility is essential for offshore operations, where logistical and energy autonomy requirements are higher.
After successfully completing scale-up validation in 2024, Carnegie is now looking to scale this solution into commercial applications. Backed by the Blue Economy CRC program and a network of technical partners, the project aims to set a new standard in offshore aquaculture energy supply.
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Source: Carnegie Clean Energy
Photos: Blue Economy CRC