BetterSea Power builds modular dock systems that simultaneously generate renewable electricity and clean polluted water. Their integrated photovoltaic walkable planks hide solar cells in dock decking, while skimmer-equipped fenders filter up to 25,000 L of water per hour to remove microplastics, hydrocarbons, and chemicals. Smart columns on the docks also provide boat charging and continuous monitoring of water, air, and weather conditions, turning harbours into sustainable energy and environmental hubs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Harbours and marinas often lack space for traditional solar installations and suffer from water pollution caused by microplastics and hydrocarbons, limiting their ability to contribute to clean energy and environmental stewardship.
Solution
BetterSea Power offers a modular dock system that integrates photovoltaic walkable planks, skimmer‑equipped fenders, and smart columns. The walkable planks conceal solar panels within the decking, turning the dock surface into a clean‑energy generator without additional land use. Skimmer fenders filter up to 25,000 L of water per hour, removing microplastics and hydrocarbons while protecting the system from boat impacts. Smart columns provide boat charging, continuous monitoring of water, air, and weather conditions, and can be optionally fitted with a vertical‑axis wind turbine for supplemental power. All components are customizable in size and can be retrofitted to existing harbours, creating a self‑sustaining, data‑rich infrastructure.
Target Audience
Primary customers are marina operators, harbour authorities, and waterfront facility managers seeking to add renewable energy generation, water purification, and environmental monitoring to their infrastructure.
Features
- Photovoltaic walkable planks that camouflage solar cells within dock decking, delivering renewable electricity without visible panels
- Skimmer‑equipped fenders capable of filtering 25,000 L/h of water to remove microplastics, hydrocarbons, and chemicals while absorbing docking impacts
- Smart columns that supply electric charging for vessels, host environmental sensors, and optionally incorporate a vertical‑axis wind turbine
- Modular, customizable design allowing length and width adjustments to fit diverse harbour layouts
- Integrated data platform that streams real‑time water quality, air quality, and weather metrics for continuous environmental monitoring