AW Energy deploys and commissions WaveRoller wave energy converter off the coast of Peniche

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AW-Energy’s WaveRoller, a commercially-ready offshore wave power generation device has been deployed and is being commissioned 820 metres offshore from Peniche, a seaside municipality in Portugal.

The next phase of the project is injecting the power output to the local grid from the onshore substation. Commissioning work is already in progress with the local authorities to connect the substation which will ensure residents of Peniche can benefit from sustainable energy supply using wave energy.

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