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Wave generator generating clean energy for the future.

$70 of $150,000 goal
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Wave energy machine, as a protype I hope to generate between 2 and 4 kw.

Wellington

Help to Power the Future with the Ocean waves.

I'm developing a breakthrough wave energy system that turns the natural motion of the sea into clean, renewable electricity. Built for coastlines, harbors, and island communities facing erosion and rising energy costs, this innovative technology could transform how we live with the ocean.

Your support will help us build and test a working prototype right here in New Zealand. Together, we can create sustainable energy solution.

In the future this project could

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 all .

If you would like to contribute to certification, registration, and legal costs, please see my other page here: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/shoreline-protection-and-wave-energy

Use of funds

Towards equipment and parts to build the machine and towards a workshop.

Money will be spent on fabrication of a barge ,

Machinery and other mechanical equipment to build the wave generator.

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This campaign started on 29 Jun 2025 and ended on 31 Jul 2025.