Tests in irregular waves at 4 different wave states proved the system efficiency with various numbers of collectors, various distances between collectors, various loads on the collectors and waves from different heading angles.
The bars show efficiency for 1 plate at different wave states (1-4m)
The decreasing efficiency at higher wave states is a huge advantage, as this will allow for a more cost efficient design, since forces are reduced in strong waves where the available energy exceeds the handling capacity of any reasonably dimensioned power take-off system.
Oblique wave lowers the efficiency. The circles show efficiency of waves at 30 degrees compared to 0 degrees.
The impact of oblique waves is less than we had expected and decreases when waves are bigger.
