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.

Perth Wave Energy Project Hits 1,000-Hour Mark (2)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.

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