Why wave, why now
Wind and solar have transformed electricity grids, but they share a limitation: they stop. Wave energy is different. It is more consistent, peaks in winter when demand is highest, and is concentrated along the world’s most populated coastlines. The resource has always been there. The technology to extract it economically has not. Until now.
Why Anacapa
Our founders built Zond Systems and Clipper Windpower, the companies that brought wind energy from prototype to global industry. We are applying the same approach to wave: proprietary enabling technology, independent assessment, and a clear path to first deployment.
Where we’re headed
Our first deployment pathway runs through the blue economy, powering floating desalination and subsea data infrastructure before scaling to broader grid offtake. A 10kW subscale prototype is in development for in-water testing later this year, designed to scale to a 500kW commercial unit without fundamental redesign.
With Support From
Anacapa’s technology has been engaged with leading national laboratories, certification bodies, and industry partners. DNV has issued a Statement of Feasibility under DNV-SE-0120, confirming the viability of our technology and certification pathway.
