University and industry join forces to revolutionize marine energy
The Dikwe project, which involves converting wave energy into electricity via a system of oscillating shutters, has reached a new milestone thanks to a series of tests at the Laboratoire d'Ondes et Milieux Complexes (LOMC) at the University of Le Havre.
A key collaboration with the University of Le Havre
Innovation never stops evolving when business and university research join forces. This is precisely what happened with the Dikwe project, an innovative dike capable of transforming wave energy into electricity. The cooperation between Groupe Legendre, GEPS Technos and Ifremer has enabled us to refine the model and guarantee optimum system efficiency.
Field testing: a new challenge for Dikwe
The laboratory tests were beneficial to the teams, enabling them to plan essential adjustments. In the presence of GEPS Techno engineers and Grégoire Corre, R&D Project Manager for Groupe Legendre, the results were particularly impressive. Indeed, the tests made it possible to determine the
better configuration of modules in dikes, halving the risk of wave overtopping and reducing damage to the structure by a factor of four in extreme conditions.
This breakthrough paves the way for the next phase of the project: field tests, where the Dikwe dam can truly demonstrate its potential under real-life conditions. A development that illustrates the importance of collaboration between industry and academia in pushing back the frontiers of sustainable innovation.