PROPOSAL

Pitch

Why CleanWave ? Efficiency Our unique technology we are the first and only with the ability of using kinetic and potential energy making the CleanWave generator highly efficient. Our quick and easy near shore installation makes CleanWave an almost instant source of energy that with minimum loss transfers the generated electricity to the grid. CleanWave’s cost effectiveness directly derives from its high level of efficiency. Eco-Friendly Our technology is based on a mechanical rather than a hydraulic system so no oil is used to drive the system resulting into zero pollution. Our CleanWave generator is produced out 100% recycled steel and eco-friendly cables are used to transfer electricity to the grid. CleanWave can be placed in formation of an artificial bay to function as wave-breakers to calm the sea and protect marine life where needed. Collaboration We believe in the power of collaboration and therefore only seek for strategic partners who we can build our vastly expanding sustainable business with. Our strategic partners will be served by a professional team of intelligent engineers, dedicated manufacturers and adequate operators.

Summary

Efficient

The Core Design Of CleanWave Is Based On Wave Height Independency, A Wave Height Of Only 0,5 Meter Is Needed To Start Generating Electricity From The Vertical Potential Wave Energy. Even When There Are No Visible Waves At All CleanWave Is Able To Generate Its Electricity The From Horizontal Kinetic Wave Energy.
CleanWave’s Smart Valve System Makes The Generator Able To Use Both Underwater- And Surface Waves. The Power Of Underwater Waves Is Far Greater Than Surface Waves Alone This Makes The CleanWave Generator Highly Efficient And To Benefit From The Full Wave Energy Potential.
The Quick And Easy Near Shore Installation Makes CleanWave An Almost Instant Source Of Energy That With Minimum Loss Of Generated Electricity Transfers The Generated Electricity To The Grid.

Cost Effective

CleanWave’s Near Shore Installation Combined With Its Generator Unit Being Mounted Approximately 3 Meters Above The Waterline Significantly Lowers The Costs For Maintenance And Installation Since No Expensive Sea Cranes, Transportation By Boat Or Diver Crew Is Needed.
The System Of CleanWave Is Build Up Out Of Low Tech Modular Components. No High Tech Equipment Is Required For Its Manufacturing Or Installation Which Once More Results Into Substantially Lower Costs.
CleanWave Is Scalable And Can Be Designed According To Capacity Demand And The Type Of Wave Present At The Wave Farm Site. This Flexibility Is The Key To Our Short ROI Time Of 4-5 Years!

Durable

The CleanWave Energy Convertor Uses A Mechanical System Which Is More Productive And Stable Than Hydraulic Based Wave Energy Systems.
The Smart Valve System Prevents The Generator To Be At Risk Of Damage By Storm Waves. As Soon As The Wave Heights Are Perceived To Be Potentially Damaging The Valve Is Automatically Shut To Prevent Any Damage.
Since The Generator Unit Is Mounted Above The Water It Is Not Exposed To The Conditions Below The Water. This Extends The Lifetime Of The Generator Unit And Increases The Intervals Of Necessary Maintenance.

Eco-Friendly

Since CleanWave’s Technology Is Based On A Mechanical Rather Than A Hydraulic System No Oil Is Used To Drive The System Resulting Into Zero Pollution.
Our CleanWave Generator Is Produced Out 100% Recycled Steel And Eco-Friendly Cables Are Used To Transfer Electricity To The Grid.
CleanWave Can Be Placed In Formation Of An Artificial Bay To Function As Wave-Breakers To Calm The Sea And Protect Marine Life Where Needed.

Idea

CleanWave offers a low-cost, low-risk investment for energy companies both due to the design of the WEC and targeted near-shore market having less harsh sea conditions but significant energy potential.
Advantages
Scalable, lower cost investment aiming shorter ROI term and minimal OPEX
Oil free & nature friendly technology with environmental sensitivity
High electrical efficiency designed for 54% conversion and potential for more
Most of the competing technologies has electrical, hydraulic and mechanical units placed either on the sea level or under the sea level. When they breakdown they must be transported to the coast to be repaired.
CleanWave has no parts that can breakdown under the sea. PTO is on a platform above the sea. So it can be repaired in a shorter time easily, cheaply and safely.

Impact

CleanWave is a promising technology, designed for minimal investment cost, durability and survivability by easy replacements. Wave to energy technologies is not cheap but politically supported and they have a promising & big market.

Business is not new but ready for restructuring for a new milestone. Team has contributed personal financing; sweat equity and committed significant professional hours yet still remain extremely motivated.

Product got solid results, approved by authorities; there are lots of improvement opportunities and more contributors are ready to step in as well as funding opportunities arise.

Market is currently shaping and transforming from R&D stages to a commercial stage. There are no leading competitors at the moment. Most players focus in technology first. This is also the path we take for commercialization while working with industry partners to boost the process.

      Brief Advantages of CleanWave

ü  Concept is validated, tested, approved by Turkish authorities in the context of R&D and innovation funding and ready to be commercialized with further improvements

ü  CleanWave is aiming a niche market targeting near shore with a technology gaining popularity, thus minimizing risks for early stages.

ü  Team is ready to expend and increase changes for additional public funding and industry collaborations

ü  Project has really positive non-financial impacts on environment, society and gender issues.

 

Both public and private financing is needed for commercialization, increasing capacity and expanding business in the target markets. However private financing leads the way to better public funding as well.

CleanWave is offering a unique opportunity for VCs, impact investors, asset managers and portfolio managers to start investing in the wave energy sector at the early stages. We do certainly hope to achieve a better world together!

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