C-Power: Revolutionizing the Ocean Economy with Autonomous Offshore Power Systems
The ocean economy, a sector valued at over $1.5 trillion, is poised for rapid growth and transformation, particularly as industries push toward autonomy and digitalization. However, a significant barrier has emerged: the ocean’s power desert. Despite its vast potential, the ocean has been largely devoid of the reliable energy and data infrastructure necessary to support this shift. Without energy sources to power sensors, vessels, and autonomous vehicles, and without consistent data communication capabilities, the ocean economy is stuck in a manned, carbon-fueled operational model. This limits innovation, increases operational costs, and hinders the decarbonization efforts needed to move forward.
C-Power is bringing a much-needed solution to the table. The company’s Autonomous Offshore Power System (AOPS) harnesses ocean energy to power both the devices and data networks necessary for a more sustainable, autonomous ocean economy. Think of it as an unmanned, ocean-based charging station that combines energy generation, data storage, and communication capabilities, all powered by the ocean itself. This system turns the ocean into a data-rich, power-enriched environment, addressing a key bottleneck and unlocking new opportunities in offshore operations, from renewable energy to oceanographic research and autonomous maritime vessels.
Greenbackers is pleased to introduce C-Power, that brings the cloud to the sea and turns the ocean into a power and data-enriched environment. C-Power has developed the Autonomous Offshore Power System (AOPS)—a groundbreaking solution that harnesses ocean energy to power both offshore devices and data networks. This easy-to-deploy and operate system transforms the ocean into a reliable energy and data hub, accelerating the ocean economy’s transition toward a more sustainable, digital, and autonomous future.
Why C-Power:
- Innovative technology: C-Power has developed a game-changing Autonomous Offshore Power System (AOPS) that converts ocean energy into reliable power and data services. By leveraging the untapped energy of the ocean, the system functions as a combination of an unmanned charging station, data server, and internet connection all in one—without the need for expensive and complicated onshore infrastructure. This technology ensures that offshore operations can function autonomously, reducing reliance on carbon-heavy liquid fuels and boosting the efficiency of operations. With 51 patents granted and active intellectual property protection, C-Power is at the forefront of ocean energy innovation.
- Data-Gathering Equipment: C-Power’s products supply persistent power for robust data collection and real-time transmission to the cloud, ensuring seamless integration of vital oceanographic and operational data.
- Robotic Systems: C-Power unlocks the potential of AUVs (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles) and ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles) with reliable power and bidirectional, real-time communications and data, revolutionizing underwater exploration and maintenance capabilities.
- Operating Equipment: C-Power reduces cost, complexity, and emissions while increasing safety for a variety of offshore operations, from energy generation to scientific research.
- Uncrewed Surface Vessels: As uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and electric ships become the future of offshore operations, a key obstacle to optimized performance is recharging at sea. C-Power provides the ultimate solution for this challenge, ensuring continuous operation.
- Electric Grids: Ocean energy farms are the wave of the future. C-Power is developing utility-scale solutions to power electric grids and minigrids, contributing to a clean, sustainable, and decentralized energy future.
- Commercial traction: C-Power has already made significant strides in the ocean energy market. The company has secured partnerships with industry leaders like OneSubsea, Subsea7, Saab, and Fugro, and has embarked on commercial-scale pilots with these and other players in the offshore energy sector. C-Power’s solution has undergone extensive testing and development, backed by decades of ocean energy experience and tens of thousands of testing hours, ensuring reliability and scalability for future commercial deployment. With a robust co-development model, C-Power is quickly gaining customer lock-in and building a strong, sustainable distribution channel. This model is capital efficient, ensuring a faster path to repeat sales.
- Market potential: The potential for C-Power’s technology in the global ocean economy is vast. From offshore renewable energy generation to maritime operations, oceanographic research, and autonomous vessels, C-Power’s AOPS system enables an energy-independent, data-rich environment that can support a wide array of industries. With the ocean economy projected to grow exponentially, the need for scalable, clean energy solutions is more urgent than ever. C-Power’s system opens the door for cost-effective, reliable offshore energy generation, reducing complexity and carbon intensity in offshore operations. The company is poised to capitalize on the rapidly growing demand for renewable offshore energy, especially as industries accelerate their transition toward digital and autonomous technologies.
Investment Snapshot:
- Type: Series B+
- Target amount: $10-15m
- Minimum contribution: $500k
For further information or to speak with C-Power directly contact Anton Themen at [email protected]
