Overview of Ocean 2 Wave Power Converter - Pantalysis's Ocean 2 is a modular, flexible buoy system designed to convert wave energy into electricity [4] - The converter is approximately 10 meters wide and constructed from durable, rust-proof materials [5] - Ocean 2 prototype testing has shown that the converter is quiet and potentially less intrusive to marine life [8] Challenges and Environmental Concerns - Wave energy converters face challenges such as damage during storms, marine biofouling, and high costs per megawatt [3] - Wave energy converters can contribute to sound pollution in the sea and disturb local ecosystems [3] - Ocean 2 needs to withstand storm surges and the corrosive effects of saltwater [10] Technology and Energy Conversion - Ocean 2 utilizes kinetic energy from waves to generate electricity by forcing water through internal channels and turbines [6][7] - The spherical design of Ocean 2 helps absorb energy and reduce mechanical stress [8] - Preliminary tests showed Ocean 2 pumping 50 kW of energy, enough to power around 15 houses [9] Potential and Scalability - Wave power is considered a "holy grail" in renewable energy, but is notoriously difficult to harness [2] - If scaled up, Ocean 2 converters could potentially generate gigawatts of wave power for entire communities [11] - The UK is currently the world's leading producer of wave and tidal power [2]