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20/03/2026 In DesaLIFE News, Press Release

World Water Day

Water Resilience for a Sustainable Future in the Canary Islands

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World Water Day reminds us of the importance of protecting and sustainably managing a resource that is both essential and limited. In the Canary Islands, this reflection is especially relevant. Although the recent rains brought by storm Therese, which placed the archipelago on alert, have provided temporary relief from the ongoing drought—allowing water levels in Gran Canaria’s reservoirs to reach values similar to those recorded in 2023, up to 19% of total capacity—they do not resolve the structural fragility of the islands’ water system.

The irregularity of rainfall, pressure on aquifers, increasing demand, and the effects of climate change continue to place water at the center of the region’s strategic priorities. The challenge is not only to have more water at specific moments, but to ensure a stable, clean, and resilient supply throughout the year.

In this context, offshore renewable desalination is emerging as a sustainable alternative to strengthen water security without increasing environmental impact. This technology makes it possible to:

- Produce freshwater with zero emissions, harnessing marine renewable energy.
- Reduce dependence on fossil fuels and the impacts of conventional desalination.
- Diversify production sources and increase resilience to prolonged droughts.
- Minimize land use, avoiding additional pressure on coastal areas.

On this World Water Day, the DesaLIFE Consortium reaffirms its commitment to innovative solutions that drive a more sustainable, resilient, and climate-aligned water management model.

Advancing sustainable, resilient and climate‑aligned water solutions.

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El Día Mundial del Agua nos recuerda la importancia de proteger y gestionar de forma sostenible un recurso tan esencial como limitado. En Canarias, esta reflexión es especialmente relevante. Aunque las recientes lluvias traídas por la borrasca Therese, que ha puesto en alerta a Canarias, han aportado un alivio puntual a la sequía que se viene sufriendo, permitiendo alcanzar valores de nivel de agua en las presas de Gran Canaria similares a los registrados en 2023 de hasta un 19% de la capacidad total, no resuelven la fragilidad estructural del sistema hídrico del archipiélago.

La irregularidad de las precipitaciones, la presión sobre los acuíferos, el aumento de la demanda y los efectos del cambio climático continúan situando al agua en el centro de las grandes prioridades estratégicas del territorio. El reto no está solo en disponer de más agua en momentos puntuales, sino en garantizar un suministro estable, limpio y resiliente durante todo el año.

En este contexto, la desalación renovable offshore emerge como una alternativa sostenible para reforzar la seguridad hídrica sin aumentar la huella ambiental. Esta tecnología permite:

Generar agua dulce sin emisiones, aprovechando energías renovables marinas.

Reducir la dependencia de combustibles fósiles y los impactos de la desalinización convencional.

Diversificar las fuentes de producción y aumentar la resiliencia ante sequías prolongadas.

Minimizar el uso de suelo, evitando mayores presiones sobre los espacios costeros.

En este Día Mundial del Agua, desde el Consorcio DesaLIFE reafirmamos nuestro compromiso con soluciones innovadoras que impulsen una gestión del agua más sostenible, resiliente y alineada con los objetivos climáticos.

Avanzando en soluciones hídricas sostenibles, resilientes y alineadas con el medioambiente

“This communication reflects only the views of its authors, and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein”

04/02/2026 In News, Press Release

Ocean Oasis advances commercial pathway for offshore wave-powered desalination as institutional engagement deepens in the Canary Islands

Ocean Oasis is advancing toward the commercialisation of offshore, wave-powered desalination, with the Canary Islands consolidating their role as a reference region for early municipal assessment and potential adoption. Following full-scale offshore validation, the company is deploying a first fleet of offshore desalination buoys delivering fresh water to the Arucas–Moya desalination plant in Gran Canaria under the EU-funded DesaLIFE project. In parallel, Ocean Oasis is working with public authorities to evaluate how the technology could be integrated into existing water systems.

As part of this phased commercial pathway, the City Council of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Ocean Oasis have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly assess the feasibility of offshore wave-powered desalination at several locations along the municipality’s coastline. The agreement, conducted within the DesaLIFE project, establishes a structured framework to evaluate the technical, environmental, economic, and regulatory conditions for the potential municipal integration of offshore desalination capacity.

The MoU represents a formal de-risking step as Ocean Oasis moves from offshore technology validation toward municipality-scale application, ensuring that any future considerations are grounded in rigorous technical analysis and institutional alignment.

During the signing ceremony, the Councillor for Strategic Development, Sustainability and Energy, Ms. Gemma Martínez-Soliño, highlighted the broader relevance of the initiative:

“Harnessing innovation developed in the Canary Islands to address sustainability, clean energy, and water resilience is essential. This collaboration positions Las Palmas de Gran Canaria at the forefront of forward-looking solutions for urban water security.”

Sebastian Feimblatt, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Ocean Oasis, emphasised the importance of public-sector engagement at this stage of development:

“The commercialisation of new water infrastructure technologies depends on close collaboration with public authorities. This MoU reflects growing institutional interest in assessing offshore wave-powered desalination following full-scale offshore validation.”

Together, Ocean Oasis’s full-scale offshore validation, the deployment under the DesaLIFE project, and the MoU with Las Palmas de Gran Canaria advance the company’s commercialisation strategy—progressing from validated technology toward assessed, municipality-level integration, supported by structured public-sector collaboration and growing institutional interest.

Background and Context

Offshore Desalination and Water System Resilience

Desalination is a structural component of water supply in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and across the Canary Islands. At the same time, conventional large-scale desalination is among the most energy-intensive elements of the urban water cycle, relying on continuous grid electricity and exposing water supply to energy price volatility, emissions constraints, and system-wide disruptions.

Offshore wave-powered desalination is being assessed as a complementary infrastructure approach. By decoupling freshwater production from grid electricity and fossil-fuel-linked energy inputs, autonomous offshore systems may contribute to long-term supply resilience and reduced exposure to energy-related risks.

Ocean Oasis Technology

Ocean Oasis has developed an offshore desalination system based on modular floating buoys that use the natural motion of ocean waves to generate direct mechanical pressure for desalination. The technology operates without electricity, fuels, or CO₂ emissions and has been validated at full scale in offshore conditions.

Key characteristics include fully renewable, off-grid operation; minimal environmental footprint; modular and scalable architecture enabling phased deployment; and decentralised freshwater production that strengthens system resilience. The technology is particularly suited to island and coastal regions where desalination is a permanent element of water supply and where energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and operational robustness are increasingly decisive.

DesaLIFE and Consortium Partners

The feasibility assessment with Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is conducted within DesaLIFE, a project led by Ocean Oasis under the EU LIFE Programme and managed by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA).

DesaLIFE includes the deployment of offshore wave-powered desalination capacity integrated with the Arucas–Moya water desalination plant in Gran Canaria and is structured as a replication-oriented framework. In parallel, Ocean Oasis is advancing similar assessments in other Canary Islands municipalities, adapted to local conditions.

In recognition of its strategic relevance and replication potential, DesaLIFE has been formally declared a Project of Strategic Interest by the Government of the Canary Islands, enabling coordinated inter-administrative engagement and a structured pathway for assessment and potential replication across the archipelago.

Execution of DesaLIFE is supported by a coordinated consortium of leading Canary Islands institutions:

GRRES – Renewable Energy Systems Research Group, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, contributing expertise in renewable energy integration, modelling, and applied research.

The Canary Islands Institute of Technology (ITC), a public technology body of the Regional Government of the Canary Islands, providing extensive capabilities in desalination technologies, water–energy systems, and sustainable innovation.

Elittoral, an experienced international coastal and environmental consultancy, responsible for advanced marine monitoring, data analysis, and environmental impact assessment.

PLOCAN – the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands, offering one of Europe’s most advanced infrastructures for ocean-based testing, demonstration, and validation of marine technologies.

Ocean Oasis, as technology specialist and project lead, coordinating technical development, regulatory engagement, and system integration across the full scope of the project.

Link to the press release

Feb 02, 2026

15/10/2025 In News, Press Release

Ocean Oasis project recognized as Strategic Project for the Canary Islands

Oslo, 15 October 2025

The President of the Canary Islands, Mr. Fernando Clavijo Batlle, has officially declared DesaLIFE, led by Ocean Oasis, as a Strategic Project for the Canary Islands, alongside 18 other initiatives. The recognition follows its classification by the Directorate-General for Organisational Coordination and Strategic Projects of the Government of the Canary Islands as “a highly innovative and sustainable project, with strong strategic relevance and proven technical feasibility.”

This milestone marks a new chapter for Ocean Oasis, confirming the company’s technology as a key enabler for the Canary Islands’ long-term sustainability goals. DesaLIFE directly contributes to the Government’s priority areas — sustainability, blue economy, energy, health and wellbeing, vocational training, and emerging industries — and aligns with the Canary Islands Agenda 2030 and the Smart Specialization Strategy (Extended RIS3).

A major step for Ocean Oasis and the future of water

DesaLIFE represents the transition of Ocean Oasis from validated innovation to industrial deployment. With an overall budget of approximately €10 million, co-funded by the EU LIFE Programme (through CINEA, under the Circular Economy and Quality of Life sub-programme), the project will deliver the first industrial-scale desalination buoy powered entirely by wave energy.

Led by Ocean Oasis, the consortium includes the Canary Islands Institute of Technology (ITC), Plataforma Oceánica de Canarias (PLOCAN), the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), elittoral, and the Water Council of Gran Canaria (CIAGC) — bringing together regional excellence in ocean technology, environmental monitoring, and policy alignment.

From validation to industrial scale

Ocean Oasis has developed a breakthrough solution that produces freshwater offshore at a competitive cost, using only wave energy — no grid connection, no fossil fuels, and zero emissions. In each buoy, wave power is used to pressurize seawater and drive it through a standard reverse osmosis desalination system, delivering freshwater to shore via flexible pipelines that connect to existing island networks.

The company previously validated its technology under the EU EIC Accelerator ReWater project, documenting performance and reliability at full scale. Under DesaLIFE, Ocean Oasis will now move into production and deployment, enabling 2,000 m³/day of freshwater — equivalent to the daily consumption of around 15,000 people.

Industrial rollout in the Canary Islands

The first industrial-scale unit, Theia, will be built locally in the Canary Islands, consolidating Ocean Oasis’s commitment to regional industry and sustainable manufacturing. Theia will serve as the reference for future multi-unit deployments, positioning the Canary Islands as a global testbed for zero-emission desalination and Ocean Oasis as a first mover in offshore water infrastructure.

The designation Strategic Project for the Canary Islands provides preferential administrative processing, accelerated permitting, and access to dedicated advisory services — reinforcing the momentum for Ocean Oasis as it advances towards international expansion.

About Ocean Oasis

Ocean Oasis is a Norwegian company pioneering floating, wave-powered desalination systems that enable sustainable freshwater production offshore. Following successful validation through the EU EIC Accelerator, Ocean Oasis is now scaling its technology with support from the EU LIFE Programme and a growing network of institutional and industrial partners.

The company is currently assembling its next group of investors and strategic partners to accelerate commercial deployment in island and coastal markets worldwide.

Media contact:
sebastian@oceanoasis.co
www.oceanoasis.co

Link to the PDF version of the press release

15/10/2025 In DesaLIFE News, Press Release

DesaLIFE, declarado proyecto estratégico para Canarias

El proyecto DesaLIFE se encuentra entre los 9 nuevos proyectos declarados estratégicos para Canarias por su apuesta por la sostenibilidad y la diversificación de la economía canaria

Las Palmas de G.C., 14 de octubre de 2025

El Presidente de Canarias, D. Fernando Clavijo Batlle, firmó ayer la declaración oficial que reconoce a DesaLIFE como proyecto estratégico para Canarias junto a otros 18 proyectos tras haber sido clasificado como un “proyecto altamente innovador y sostenible, con un fuerte encaje estratégico y viabilidad técnica contrastada” por la Dirección General de Coordinación Orgánica y Proyectos Estratégicos del Gobierno de Canarias.

DesaLIFE como proyecto estratégico se fundamenta en su contribución directa a los ejes prioritarios del Gobierno de Canarias: sostenibilidad, economía azul, energía, salud y bienestar, formación profesional e industrias emergentes. El proyecto está alineado con la Agenda Canaria 2030 y la Estrategia de Especialización Inteligente (RIS3 ampliada), favoreciendo la descarbonización, la eficiencia energética, la protección de los recursos hídricos y la transferencia de conocimiento tecnológico. De esta forma, DesaLIFE, consolida su papel como iniciativa clave en el ámbito de la desalación offshore y la economía azul para Canarias.

El proyecto está siendo desarrollado por un consorcio liderado por la empresa Ocean Oasis, en el que participan el Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias (ITC), la Plataforma Oceánica de Canarias (PLOCAN), la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), elittoral – Estudios de Ingeniería Costera y Oceanográfica, y el Consejo Insular de Aguas de Gran Canaria (CIAGC). Cuenta con un presupuesto aproximado de 10 millones de euros, de los cuales 5,9 millones son cofinanciados por el Programa LIFE de la Agencia Ejecutiva Europea de Clima, Infraestructuras y Medio Ambiente (CINEA), en el marco del subprograma de Economía Circular y Calidad de Vida.

DesaLIFE aporta innovación, sostenibilidad e industria local

DesaLIFE constituye un paso decisivo hacia una nueva generación de plantas desaladoras sostenibles, al integrar la energía de las olas como fuente primaria para la producción de agua potable, eliminando por completo el consumo eléctrico y las emisiones de CO₂. El proyecto permitirá validar y desplegar la tecnología desarrollada por Ocean Oasis, contribuyendo a la autosuficiencia hídrica de Canarias y a la creación de capacidades industriales locales vinculadas a la economía azul.

La solución consiste en boyas flotantes que utilizan únicamente la energía del oleaje para impulsar el agua de mar a través de un sistema de ósmosis inversa, sin conexión a la red eléctrica ni combustibles fósiles. El agua dulce producida en alta mar se transporta a tierra mediante tuberías flexibles, integrándose en la producción de las desaladoras insulares.

El sistema ha sido validado en el proyecto ReWater desarrollado por Ocean Oasis en el marco del programa europeo EIC Accelerator, y permitirá producir una media de 2.000 m³/día de agua dulce, equivalente al consumo diario de unas 15.000 personas.

Próximos pasos

El consorcio avanza hacia la fase de implementación industrial de la tecnología undimotriz, reforzando la colaboración con agentes locales y la difusión internacional de resultados para maximizar el impacto positivo en Canarias y otros territorios insulares.

En este contexto, destaca la construcción local de la primera unidad a escala real, llamada Theia, que será fabricada íntegramente en Canarias. Theia validará la solución desarrollada por Ocean Oasis y abrirá el camino hacia su replicabilidad y despliegue internacional, consolidando al archipiélago como referente mundial en desalación sostenible y economía azul.

La denominación “Estratégico para Canarias” implica una tramitación administrativa preferente y la reducción de plazos administrativos, así como un servicio de asesoramiento para el acceso a fuentes de financiación y acompañamiento por expertos en el desarrollo.

DesaLIFE representa un avance decisivo hacia la autosuficiencia hídrica y la sostenibilidad en Canarias, combinando innovación tecnológica, cooperación institucional y desarrollo industrial local.

Contacto para medios:
📧 desalife.eu@oceanoasis.co

🌐 www.oceanoasis.co/desalife/

Nota de prensa en PDF

04/09/2025 In DesaLIFE News

¡Gracias por acompañarnos en nuestro webinar “Descarbonización de la desalación de agua de mar e integración de la energía marina”!

Estamos muy satisfechos con el éxito de este evento asociado a la Semana Verde Europea, que reunió a decenas de participantes y confirmó el creciente interés por soluciones sostenibles y por la incorporación de energías renovables en los procesos de desalación, tanto a nivel local como regional, haciendo mayor hincapié en la energía de las olas (undimotriz) en Canarias.

La Semana Verde Europea, organizada anualmente por la Comisión Europea desde hace 25 años, se ha consolidado como un espacio clave para debatir y promover políticas ambientales, así como para impulsar la transición hacia una economía más circular y sostenible en Europa y sus regiones.

Queremos expresar nuestro agradecimiento al coorganizador EEN-Canarias por su apoyo, así como a todos los ponentes por sus valiosas contribuciones a esta importante conversación, y a AEDyR por su participación especial.

Si quieres profundizar en este tema y descubrir cómo el proyecto DesaLIFE está promoviendo la sostenibilidad en la desalación en Canarias, no te pierdas el vídeo completo del webinar en el siguiente enlace: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-Em-tHX5Hk

Thank you for joining our webinar “Decarbonization of Seawater Desalination and Integration of Marine Energy”!

We are very pleased with the success of this EU Green Week Partner Event, which brought together dozens of participants and confirmed the growing interest in sustainable solutions and the integration of renewable energy into desalination processes, with a particular focus on wave energy in the Canary Islands.

The European Green Week, organized annually by the European Commission for 25 years, has established itself as a key platform for discussing and promoting environmental policies, as well as for driving the transition towards a more circular and sustainable economy across Europe and its regions.

We would like to express our gratitude to the co-organizer EEN-Canarias for their support, as well as to all the speakers for their valuable contributions to this important conversation, and to AEDyR for their special participation.

If you want to learn more about this topic and discover how the DesaLIFE project is promoting sustainability in desalination in the Canary Islands, don’t miss the full webinar video here: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-Em-tHX5Hk

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizont Europe research and innovation programme under the grant agreement no.190150864

24/07/2025 In DesaLIFE News, Press Release

DesaLIFE Showcased at ECOS2025

The 38^th edition of the International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation, and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems (ECOS) was held in Paris, France, from June 29 to July 4.This annual conference, established in 1985, aims to promote, share, and generate knowledge among engineers, scientists, and policymakers.

The topics covered at ECOS are diverse and include climate change, energy research, and the role of energy in natural resources such as water and air—all with the goal of exchanging perspectives on current and future developments.
Among the papers presented at ECOS2025 were “Energy Analysis of Different Schemes for Humidification-Dehumidification (HDH) Desalination Systems” by P. Ungar, and “A Water Circularity Index for Energy Production Installations” by B. Scalzotto.
Given the relevance of this conference, the project ‘DesaLIFE – Desalination for Sustainability and Life’ was considered an important contribution.

On July 3, two of the six co-authors, Ana Mª Blanco Marigorta and Mª Inmaculada Benítez Espino, presented the project through a poster entitled “Reverse Osmosis Desalination System Using Wave Energy in Gran Canaria”. The objective of the project is to demonstrate and validate a zero-emission wave-powered desalination technology for large-scale freshwater production on the north coast of Gran Canaria.

The project, which aims to increase seawater desalination capacity without raising electricity demand, generating CO₂ emissions, or causing negative impacts from brine discharge, made a strong impression on the ECOS community. Scientists and researchers from various disciplines showed great interest, recognizing the potential of this system to transform the desalination sector.

Authors: Mª Inmaculada Benítez Espino, Susana Rodriguez, Sebastian Feimblatt, Thomas B. Johannessen, Ana Mª Blanco Marigorta and Beatriz del Río Gamero.

Poster presented during the conference

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizont Europe research and innovation programme under the grant agreement no.190150864

17/07/2025 In News, Press Release

Ocean Oasis Presents Key Outcomes from the European ReWater Project

Ocean Oasis presenta los resultados del proyecto Europeo ReWater

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 27 May — Ocean Oasis today presented the progress of the European ReWater project at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Las Palmas. This pioneering initiative promotes sustainable desalination through the exclusive use of wave energy.

Co-funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme (Grant Agreement No. 190150864), the project has enabled the development and validation of the “Gaia” buoy prototype, which produces drinking water offshore without any connection to the power grid and with zero CO₂ emissions. This positions the technology as a viable and clean alternative for water supply in coastal and remote areas.

Technology Validation and a Step Towards Industrialisation

Ocean Oasis presented the technical results achieved after more than two years of development, workshop testing, and open-sea trials, confirming the efficient and stable performance of the wave-powered desalination buoy. This validation marks a key technological milestone, demonstrating the operational feasibility of a fully autonomous solution that transforms wave energy into drinking water.

With this successful demonstration, Ocean Oasis is preparing to enter the industrialisation phase, paving the way for future commercial partnerships, larger-scale deployments, and opportunities for local manufacturing. In addition, the continuation of the pilot buoy’s operations was announced through new collaborations and upcoming R&D calls, extending the project’s impact beyond its current phase.

In this context, the company also highlighted the new DesaLIFE project, co-funded by the European Union’s LIFE programme (Grant Agreement No. 101147553), which will focus on the industrial development of pre-commercial units to be built at the Port of Las Palmas. This further strengthens the Canary Islands’ position as a technological hub for sustainable offshore solutions.

Institutional Backing and Strategic Outlook

Beatriz Calzada, President of the Port Authority of Las Palmas hosted the event, highlighted Ocean Oasis’s technology as a “strategic solution” for producing drinking water without the need for a grid connection. She also expressed her appreciation for the involvement of local port companies and the Port Authority’s own team in supporting the project’s development.

“The work carried out by Ocean Oasis in our port reinforces the role of the Port of Las Palmas not only as a logistics hub, but also as a platform for innovation and the industrialisation of high value-added technological solutions,” Calzada stated.

This project strengthens a strategic industrial opportunity for the Canary Islands, with high potential for creating skilled jobs and positioning the region as an international leader in sustainable offshore technologies.

Also attending the event was Marcos Lorenzo, Deputy Minister for Water of the Government of the Canary Islands, representing the regional government’s commitment to innovative solutions that ensure a sustainable water supply for the archipelago.

Collaborative Ecosystem

The ReWater project marks a significant step towards a more sustainable model for drinking water production and positions the Canary Islands as a European benchmark in technological innovation applied to water and marine renewable energy.

With the technical validation of the system and the launch of the next industrial phase, Ocean Oasis reinforces its commitment to developing climate-neutral solutions that contribute to Europe’s and the planet’s sustainability goals.

Next Steps

The event also highlighted the continued operation of the wave-powered desalination pilot buoy through future collaborations and new R&D calls, as well as the industrial development of pre-commercial units under the DesaLIFE project, co-funded by the European Union’s LIFE programme (Grant Agreement No. 101147553). These units are planned to be built at the Port of Las Palmas.

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizont Europe research and innovation programme under the grant agreement no.190150864

27/05/2025 In Press Release

Presentación de resultados de ReWater

Ocean Oasis presenta los resultados del proyecto Europeo ReWater

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 27 de Mayo -– Ocean Oasis ha presentado hoy en la sede de la Autoridad Portuaria de Las Palmas los avances del proyecto europeo ReWater, una iniciativa pionera que promueve la desalación sostenible mediante el uso exclusivo de energía de las olas.

Cofinanciado por el programa Horizonte Europa de la Unión Europea (Grant Agreement nº 190150864), el proyecto ha permitido desarrollar y validar el prototipo de boya “Gaia”, que produce agua potable en alta mar sin conexión a la red eléctrica y sin emisiones de CO₂, posicionando esta tecnología como una alternativa viable y limpia para el abastecimiento en zonas costeras y remotas.

Validación tecnológica y paso hacia la industrialización

Durante la jornada, Ocean Oasis presentó los resultados técnicos alcanzados tras más de dos años de desarrollo, pruebas en taller y ensayos en mar abierto, que confirman el funcionamiento eficiente y estable de la boya de desalación undimotriz. Esta validación marca un hito tecnológico clave, al demostrar la viabilidad operativa de una solución completamente autónoma que transforma la energía del mar en agua potable.

Con esta demostración, Ocean Oasis se prepara para iniciar la fase de industrialización, abriendo la puerta a futuras alianzas comerciales, despliegues a mayor escala y oportunidades de manufactura local. Además, se anunció la continuidad operativa de la boya piloto a través de nuevas colaboraciones y convocatorias de I+D, ampliando el impacto del proyecto más allá de su fase actual.

En esta línea, también se destacó el nuevo proyecto DesaLIFE, cofinanciado por el programa LIFE de la Unión Europea (Grant Agreement nº 101147553), que contempla el desarrollo industrial de unidades precomerciales y su construcción en el Puerto de Las Palmas, consolidando a Canarias como polo tecnológico en el ámbito de las soluciones offshore sostenibles.

Apoyo institucional y visión estratégica

El evento contó con la presencia de la presidenta de la Autoridad Portuaria de Las Palmas, Beatriz Calzada, quien destacó que la tecnología de Ocean Oasis representa una “solución estratégica” para producir agua potable sin necesidad de conexión a red. Agradeció además la implicación de las empresas del entorno portuario y del equipo de la Autoridad Portuaria en el desarrollo del proyecto.

“El desarrollo que ha llevado a cabo Ocean Oasis en nuestro puerto subraya el papel del Puerto de Las Palmas no sólo como hub logístico, sino también como plataforma para la innovación y la industrialización de soluciones tecnológicas de alto valor añadido”, señaló Calzada.

Este proyecto consolida una oportunidad industrial estratégica para Canarias, con un alto potencial de generación de empleo cualificado y liderazgo internacional en tecnologías offshore sostenibles.

También asistió al acto el Viceconsejero de Aguas del Gobierno de Canarias, Marcos Lorenzo, en representación del compromiso del Ejecutivo regional con soluciones innovadoras para garantizar el abastecimiento sostenible de agua en el archipiélago.

Ecosistema colaborativo

El proyecto ReWater representa un paso firme hacia un modelo más sostenible de producción de agua potable, y posiciona a Canarias como un referente europeo en innovación tecnológica aplicada al agua y a las energías renovables marinas. Con la validación técnica del sistema y el lanzamiento de la siguiente fase industrial, Ocean Oasis refuerza su compromiso con el desarrollo de soluciones climáticamente neutras que contribuyan a los objetivos de sostenibilidad de Europa y del planeta.

Siguientes pasos

Durante el evento también se ha destacado la continuidad de la boya piloto de desalinización undimotriz a través de futuras colaboraciones y nuevas convocatorias de I+D, así como el desarrollo industrial de unidades precomerciales en el marco del proyecto DesaLIFE, cofinanciado por el programa LIFE de la Unión Europea (Grant Agreement nº 101147553) y que contempla la construcción de estas unidades en el puerto de Las Palmas.

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizont Europe research and innovation programme under the grant agreement no.190150864

17/04/2025 In News

Model tests of the Ocean Oasis buoy

Photo: At the Océanide test basin with one of the models in the deep water basin. From left: Thomas B. Johannessen, Benjamin Rousse, Sebastian Feimblatt, Kristine B. Fredriksen, Julie Tillon, Benjamin Bailly, Winifred P. L. Johansen, Thierry Rippol and Alexandre Cinello.

For the past month, model testing of Ocean Oasis’ wave energy converter concept for desalination has been ongoing at Océanide in Southern France. A range of hull shapes have been tested covering the full range of potential future installations.

For the past month, model testing of Ocean Oasis’ wave energy converter concept for desalination has been ongoing at Océanide in Southern France. A range of hull shapes have been tested covering the full range of potential future installations.

During the model test campaign, an extensive range of buoy shapes and configurations have been tested in operation and survival conditions with the objective of validating our numerical tools and studying the hydrodynamics in more detail.

The test basin at Océanide has the capability of modeling waves, current and wind on fixed and floating structures in deep and shallow water. Together with a workshop providing high-quality models and an extensive range of instrumentation available, the facilities are highly suited for testing complex renewable concepts.

“The Océanide team has delivered excellent services throughout this challenging project and has provided a high-quality data set which will be very useful for many years”, says Thomas B. Johannessen who is following up the testing for Ocean Oasis.

The model test campaign is being conducted in La Seyne-sur-Mer, Southern France. Océanide provides model testing and engineering services for coastal and offshore applications, serving both public and private customers, as well as collaborative research projects. Océanide has a strong focus on offshore renewable technologies.

The model testing at Océanide is part of Ocean Oasis’ EIC Accelerator project named ReWater, co-funded by the European Union.

Photo: One of the models in the deep water basin.

Oct 16, 2023

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World Water Day

Water Resilience for a Sustainable Future in the Canary Islands

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Ocean Oasis advances commercial pathway for offshore wave-powered desalination as institutional engagement deepens in the Canary Islands