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Trident Energy's PowerPod uses a linear generator to convert the motion in sea waves directly into electricity, without the need for intermediate systems such as gearboxes and hydraulics, and thereby potentially offering a simpler, lower cost and more reliable power take-off (PTO) solution for the emerging wave energy sector. PowerPod PTOs offer 4-... quadrant system control capability which can be operated in real-time using solid state power electronics. Using this approach to deliver WEC (wave energy converter) system control capability means the PowerPod PTO is able to instantaneously alter the spring and damper characteristics and thereby opening the door to advanced WEC control systems. The rapidly emerging advanced control systems for WEC devices are seen as a possible "step change" in the economics of converting wave energy into low cost renewable electricity.Read More