Shoreline protection and wave energy

$560 of $80,000 goal
Given by 9 generous donors in around 3 months

Environmentally viable

--🌊 Help Us Harness the Power of the Ocean 🌊

What began as a mission to protect coastlines from erosion turned into something much greater — a plan to capture the relentless force of the ocean and turn it into clean, renewable energy.

I have designed a unique wave-powered bucket wheel system — an affordable, floating energy solution that can protect shorelines and generate electricity for communities, harbors, and remote islands. It's innovative. It's scalable. And it's designed right here in Aotearoa.

But dreams like this need support. We're building the first working prototype, and we need your help to bring it to life.

🌱 Your donation helps fund:

Materials and parts for the floating energy unit

Testing and safety certifications

Grant applications and research partnerships

A cleaner, more resilient coastline for future generations

If you would like to contribute to material costs, please see my other page here: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/wave-generator

Use of funds

The money will go towards on a patent, resource consents, designs , prototype and attorneys.

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This campaign started on 2 Jul 2025 and ended on 2 Oct 2025.