R115 to Head to Punta Righini Wave Energy Site

R115 wave energy generator is awaiting redeployment at the Punta Righini site.

Last month, 40South Energy and Enel Green Power announced the beginning of the second phase of testing for this device, boasting a capacity of 150 kilowatts, enough to power around 80 homes.

At the launch of the second phase, EGP CEO, Francesco Starace said: “We think it can be developed in Latin America, and we are thinking about developing a machine that can produce up to two megawatts.”

The company said on their social media page that they are hopping to bring the device to the test site in the next few days, weather permitting.

 Offshore WIND staff, February 24, 2014; Image: egp