Ocean Power Technologies, Inc

Information from the oceans can help us understand climate change and natural disasters while also providing sources for food and energy. Persistent, reliable and cost effective instrumentation, communication, and power sources are necessary to support the maritime activities to obtain such information. Present solutions and technologies suffer from the need for costly and repetitive maintenance as well as the rather limited electric power output they provide.

The PowerBuoy system integrates patented technologies in hydrodynamics, electronics, energy conversion, and computer control systems to extract the natural energy in ocean waves. The result is a leading edge, ocean-tested, proprietary autonomous system that turns wave power into reliable, clean, and environmentally beneficial electricity for offshore applications.

Wave power is abundant in all areas of the world and its harnessing offers a dependable clean source of renewable and cost effective energy. OPT’s PowerBuoy converts such energy to provide persistent and reliable power generation for marine applications.

Current solutions for applications that require persistent, long-term operation and/or require significant power, such as batteries, solar, micro-wind and diesel, are limited and costly. The PowerBuoy® with its expandable, onboard battery system (Energy Storage System) can act as an offshore Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).

The PowerBuoy will deliver:

• Reduced operational costs (OPEX) by eliminating frequent maintenance visits to service traditional energy sources.
• Real time data with enhanced density enabled by the availability of increased electrical power: Allows more effective operational decisions for improved assets utilization.
• Greater availability of reliable power: Enables the introduction of new technical solutions and enhanced capability.
• Proactive control and fault analysis of equipment through real time remote desktop user control and monitoring.

OPT’s PowerBuoy technology is designed to serve the offshore power requirements of the following markets:

• Defense & Security
• Oil & Gas
• Science & Research
• Communications

Our Vision
Transforming the world through innovative ocean-energy solutions.

Our Mission
We will deliver durable, reliable, cost-effective ocean-energy solutions that enable new capabilities for our customers and partners, value to our shareholders, inspire our employees, and enhance the environment.

Unwavering Integrity
Everyone at OPT has the power to influence our company’s reputation. Never allow anything or anyone to compromise our commitment to integrity, and always conduct ourselves ethically.  Recognize that just because something is legal, it does not mean that it is the right thing to do.

Safety as a Priority
Safety is first in our workplace.  Demand a safe work environment before anything else.  Embrace safety as a personal responsibility, and always look out for fellow colleagues.  Be proud of where we work, and seek to continuously improve it.

Fanatical External Focus
Customers are the single most important stakeholders in our business.  Be responsive, results-oriented, and accountable.  Demonstrate a fanatical focus on delivering on commitments and continue to honor our customers.

Fixate on Execution
Be infectious with curiosity, and contagious with desire to continuously learn and improve.  Have impact every day.  Find new ways to share our expertise.  Communicate clearly and frequently.  Do what needs to be done, and hold each other accountable for execution and results.  Never say 'it cannot be done“.  Instead, use our collective innovation to find a path to success.

Put the Team First
Teamwork denotes a responsibility and a commitment to something larger than one’s self. Value inclusiveness and open collaboration as the means to achieve our goals.  Be transparent with our knowledge and expertise, and be brutally honest with the highest level of respect.  Recognize the need for work/life balance.  Inspire trust within our team which promotes continuous learning and improvement. 

Be Courageous
Overcome our fear of failure through optimism and perseverance.  Exercise versatility, flexibility, and clear thinking in the wake of uncertainty.  Be adaptable.  Demonstrate courage in every challenge and in every decision.