Pittsburgh Coastal Energy offers the SERPENT platform, a subsea energy recharging system that utilizes nanogenerator technology to harvest ocean wave and current energy. This system provides persistent onboard power for autonomous maritime assets, extending their operational endurance and reducing the need for logistical support.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Autonomous maritime systems require persistent, onboard power to extend operational durations and reduce the logistical challenges of energy resupply. Current power solutions often limit deployment length and increase the risk of system loss due to energy depletion.
Solution
Pittsburgh Coastal Energy provides the Subsea Energy Recharging Platform Enabled by Nanogenerator Technology (SERPENT), a system designed to deliver persistent, onboard power for autonomous maritime assets. SERPENT harnesses ocean wave and current energy to continuously recharge these systems, thereby extending their operational endurance and mitigating the need for frequent logistical support. This approach enhances mission reliability and reduces the operational footprint for underwater vehicles and sensors.
Target Audience
The primary customers are operators of autonomous maritime systems, including defense organizations and commercial entities involved in long-range monitoring and data collection at sea.
Features
- SERPENT platform utilizes Polar Ionic Nanogenerators (PINGs) for ocean energy harvesting.
- PINGs are a novel type of Distributed Embedded Energy Converter Technology (DEEC-tec).
- The system is modular, composed of interconnected nanogenerator devices operating in tandem.
- Designed to capture small-scale underwater movements for power generation.
- Offers a scalable and low-maintenance solution for energy provision in marine environments.
- Redundant design enhances resiliency in harsh ocean conditions.