On 9th June 2018, Hann-Ocean Energy (HOE), together with China Ship Scientific Research Center (CSSRC), finished the structure load test of the Drakoo-B0015 WEC successfully. The purpose of the load test is to measure and predict the stains and forces of the Drakoo to experience in the actual sea environment, so as to provide a design reference for an actual project implementation.

On June 1st, 2018, Hann-Ocean Energy completed the re-coating of the internal surface of the large-scale “Hann-Ocean 01” Twin Wave Flume, removing the old waterproof coating and switching to a waterproof coating with better quality and longer durability. The colour of the coating for the bottom of the wave flume changed from white to blue. Therefore, the water in the wave resembles blue sea water which makes the wave flume more gorgeous.

On March 14 2018, Hann-Ocean’s ‘Drakoo’ WEC achieved a peak power of 11.2 kW during it’s latest water flume tests successfully which broke its own record of 9.3 kW of November 2017. Having implemented an additional MPPT charge controller, all three 5kWp-MPPTs work together in series to provide this electrical peak power at the same time.

Hann-Ocean Energy participated in the World Future Energy Summit 2018 in Abu Dhabi on 15 - 18 January 2018. During these four days, our booth has been occupied by many delegates and pre-arranged meetings to explore collaborations and procurements for Drakoo from all over the world. Some are very keen to learn more about the Drakoo technology while the others are eager to know the initial investment, the maintenance costs, the costs of electricity and the feasibility of the implementation in their regions.

The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2018 is the world’s foremost global annual event dedicated to advancing the renewable energy, energy efficiency and clean technology innovation. This year, the 11th WFES is going to be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE from January 15 to 18, 2018. Hann-Ocean Energy will participate in the WFES Exhibition. Welcome you to visit us at Booth 5008 in the WFES exhibition hall.

The Drakoo-B0010 (10kWp) wave energy converter full-system prototype generated continuous and steady electricity which successfully drives a total electrical load of 9.3 kW on November 17, 2017.