Calwave spring and pre-tension systems for wave energy converters

The Department of Energy's Office of Science awarded Calwave Inc., a for-profit manufacturer of goods based in Berkeley, California, a $200,000 Project Grant under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049). The grant, with a performance period from July 22, 2024 to July 21, 2025, supports the development of innovative "CalWave Spring and Pre-Tension Systems for Wave Energy Converters." Calwave Inc. specializes in clean energy technology, focusing on advancing renewable wave energy conversion systems through proprietary submerged pressure differential technologies. The grant funding will enable Calwave to design, model, and test prototype wave energy conversion systems, exploring the use of alternative materials like 3D printing, composites, and concrete. The project aims to further develop and refine Calwave's wave energy converter architectures, leveraging collaborative research with academic partners like the University of Maine System to advance renewable marine energy technologies.