From Design to Ocean Deployment: Lessons Learned from the SURF-WEC Project in Hawaii

Since March 2026, the Small Underwater Research Flap Wave Energy Converter (SURF-WEC)—a 1m x 1m oscillating surge device—has been successfully deployed off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii. Developed by the National Laboratory of the Rockies in partnership with the Hawai'i Marine Energy Center, this project represents a significant step forward in small-scale wave energy technology.

Join the upcoming PRIMRE webinar for an in-depth overview of the SURF-WEC project. The SURF-WEC team will walk through the entire lifecycle—from design and build to testing, marinization, and deployment—and share critical lessons learned to help advance the wider marine energy community. 

The webinar recording will be made available on this page.