PowerBuoy® Wind Wave and Solar
The PowerBuoy® 2.0 Wind, Wave and Solar (PB 2.0) is a fully autonomous maritime platform. Powered by solar and wind energy, it provides persistent, renewable power with real-time 24×7 communications. Equipped with high-capacity energy storage, flexible payloads, remote controls and diagnostics, it is the ideal solution for maritime domain awareness, port security, offshore operations and environmental monitoring.
Despite its buoy-like appearance, it operates on multiple levels far beyond standard buoys, delivering advanced autonomy and performance in demanding environments.
- Reliable, persistent, and clean renewable power
- Optimized power generation based on location
- High-capacity Energy Storage System (ESS)
- Payload agnostic bay and mounts
- Transport and deployment using standard means
- 24/7 Real-time communications – 5G/4G/LTE Cellular
- Satellite, long-range Wi-Fi, & custom communications
available - Remote control and diagnostics
- 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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Contact UsPB 2.0 Wind, Wave, and Solar Baseline Data
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
- 3-point mooring with umbilical and auxiliary buoys
- Single point combined umbilical-mooring
- 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 – 44-88 kWh
- Payload Electrical Interface – Topside and/or subsea umbilical interfaces; 24 Vdc standard
Discover the PowerBuoy®, a testament to Ocean Power Technologies’ commitment to renewable energy innovation. Contact us to explore how this groundbreaking technology can be integrated into your offshore operations for a sustainable, reliable power solution.