Perth Wave Energy Array Hits 1,000-Hour Mark

Carnegie Wave Energy’s units at Perth Wave Energy Project off Garden Island, Western Australia have accumulated more than 7,500 continuous operating hours since the first CETO 5 unit was installed.

Since the last unit was installed in early March, the full array has generated over 1,000 operating hours.

Carnegie had previously planned to retrieve one of the first two CETO 5 units at the same time as the deployment of the third unit however, this was deferred to allow all three units to operate as an array for a period of approximately 30 days. This period has now been reached, and preparations have now commenced to retrieve CETO Unit 1 and Pod 1 for a complete strip down, inspection and overhaul. The retrieval itself is planned to occur in the coming weeks, subject to suitable weather conditions.

Furthermore, with the retrieval of CETO Unit 1 Carnegie plans to verify the retrieval method which is a key input into the ongoing operating philosophy associated with the Perth Project and CETO 6.