BioPower Systems is commercialising ocean power conversion technologies. Through application of biomimicry, this Australian Company has adopted nature's mechanisms for survival and energy conversion in the marine environment and have applied these in the development of their proprietary wave and tidal power systems.

The wave power system, bioWAVE™, is based on the swaying motion of sea plants in the presence of ocean waves. The hydrodynamic interaction of the buoyant blades with the oscillating flow field is designed for maximum energy absorption.

The tidal power conversion system, bioSTREAM™, is based on the highly efficient propulsion of Thunniform mode swimming species, such as shark, tuna, and mackerel. It mimics the shape and motion characteristics to generate power.

Both these systems are held at the ocean surface using a novel base called bioBASE™. This system is modeled on the seabed holdfast mechanism used by large sea plants, such as the giant kelp. In such systems, the vertical and lateral loads that are translated to the seabed by the main shaft are re-distributed into many smaller elements that engage with the bottom strata. This mechanism serves to distribute the forces and alleviate excess loads.

The systems are being developed for 250kW, 500kW, 1000kW capacities to match conditions in various locations.

Click here to watch the National Geographic Video on Undersea "Wind Farms"

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