Ocean Power Technologies Deploys Hawaii Powerbuoy and Wins Further
Funding
Funding
Building, deployment and operation of this PowerBuoy is part of a program with the US Navy to develop and test OPT's wave power technology. The Navy's support for the Hawaii program also reflects its long-term commitment to renewable energy and reducing its dependence on fuel oil shipments. Many of its naval bases around the world are suitable for OPT's wave power stations.
Deployment of the PowerBuoy at the Marine Corps base at Kaneohe Bay on the island of Oahu was conducted efficiently and safely, and was accomplished in one day. The system, located approximately one mile offshore in 100 feet of water, is generating power in accordance with its specifications for local wave conditions and the test protocol being used. The expertise of Oahu-based Sea Engineering, Inc., OPT's diving and work boat contractor, and the support provided by officials from the Marine Corps Base and Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) in Hawaii contributed to the success of the deployment. The Company is also collaborating with Sound and Sea Technology, which has significant experience working with the Navy on ocean engineering projects.
The newly awarded funding will enable continued testing and monitoring of the PowerBuoy's operation, providing data for the on-going engineering of the next generation of OPT's PowerBuoys.
Charles F. Dunleavy, Chief Executive Officer of OPT, said, "We are very pleased that the enhanced PowerBuoy, which has a more efficient power take-off system, is now operating in the ocean off Hawaii. This latest deployment at the Kaneohe Bay site was achieved quickly and effectively. The development of our core PowerBuoy technology has been accomplished in large part as a result of our relationship with the US Navy over many years. We are most appreciative of the on-going support of the US Navy, and the Congressional delegations of Hawaii and New Jersey."
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About Ocean Power Technologies
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTT and London Stock Exchange AIM: OPT) is a pioneer in wave-energy technology that harnesses ocean wave resources to generate reliable, clean and environmentally-beneficial electricity. OPT has a strong track record in the advancement of wave energy and participates in a $150 billion annual power generation equipment market. The Company's proprietary PowerBuoy(R) system is based on modular, ocean-going buoys that capture and convert predictable wave energy into low-cost, clean electricity. The Company is widely recognized as a leading developer of on-grid and autonomous wave-energy generation systems, benefiting from over a decade of in-ocean experience. OPT's technology and systems are insured by Lloyds Underwriters of London. OPT is headquartered in Pennington, New Jersey with offices in Warwick, UK. More information can be found at www.oceanpowertechnologies.com.
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