PowerBuoy® Solar and Wind
Autonomous Offshore Power and Communications—Anytime, Anywhere
The PowerBuoy® 2.0 Solar and Wind is a fully autonomous platform designed to deliver persistent, renewable power and real-time communications in the world’s most demanding marine environments.
Combining solar panels, dual wind turbines, and a high-capacity battery energy storage system (ESS), PB 2.0 provides dependable, emissions-free power around the clock—no refueling, no crewed maintenance.
Built for mission-critical operations, this platform goes far beyond the functionality of a traditional buoy. It enables secure, remote data collection and transmission while supporting a wide range of topside and subsea payloads.
- Solar generation: 4.1 kW
- Wind generation: 2 turbines
- Energy storage: 88 kWh battery capacity
- 5G/4G/LTE cellular
- Satellite, long-range Wi-Fi, and custom networking options
- Purpose-designed mounts for topside and subsea systems
- Umbilical interface (optional) for extended applications
- Continuous control, data access, and system health monitoring from shore
- Maritime Domain Awareness
- AUV and ROV residency
- Oil and gas operations
- Offshore wind development
- Remote operational power and communications
- Scientific marine research
- Environmental monitoring
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Dimensions:
- Height – 14.5 m
- Spar Draft – 8.7 m
- Spar Diameter – 1.3 m
- Weight (Payload Dependent) – ~13 – 16 mt
Mooring:
- Side-bridled single point
- Three-point mooring with optional umbilical connection
- Seabed Interface – Embedment or gravity base anchors
- Survival Sea State – 50-year Storm North Sea
Power Characteristics:
- Solar Power Capacity – 4.1 kW
- Wind Generation – 2 wind turbines
- Nominal ESS (Battery) Capacity – 88 kWh
- Payload Electrical Interface – Topside and/or subsea umbilical interfaces; 24 Vdc standard
Whether enhancing maritime surveillance, powering underwater vehicles, or supporting offshore infrastructure, PowerBuoy® 2.0 Solar and Wind delivers scalable performance for the next generation of autonomous ocean operations.