The Right Data in the Right Way
Summary
But one form of renewable energy could draw from the ocean’s power to help fight climate change and protect the planets vulnerable waters. “Marine energy technologies could be a big help in fighting climate change,” said NREL water power researcher Casey Nichols. And, because MODAQ is marine-energy-standards compliant, developers can use the tool to conduct accredited tests—third-party verifications of a device’s performance—which can help boost investor and customer confidence in the technology. These custom-built MODAQs are in high demand, too, which is why Nichols recently found himself on a beach in Hawaii—arguably one of the best places to collect marine energy data. Because the MODAQ team is continually improving their system, developers can start with a solid foundation and simply add components to evaluate the unique features of their device.