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Pilot Buoy Project Gaia in Las Palmas

Project Gaia: How we turned waves into fresh water

In November 2022, Ocean Oasis achieved a pivotal milestone with the launch of our Gaia project– our first full-scale prototype for wave-powered desalination. This groundbreaking technology demonstrated our vision: harnessing ocean waves to produce fresh water with zero emissions.

Tested at the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN), Gaia benefited from excellent wave conditions and commitment to sustainable solutions.
Following successful testing, we’re now developing a commercial fleet of wave-powered desalination units that will connect directly to water distribution systems.

Through Gaia, we proved that waves can become water – establishing a technology foundation that powers our mission to transform coastal water security worldwide.

Technical innovation

Standing 10 metres tall, 7 metres in diameter, and weighing 100 tonnes, Gaia represented a remarkable engineering achievement. The prototype worked by capturing wave energy through the relative movement between two bodies. It directly powered reverse osmosis desalination without electricity conversion, significantly increasing efficiency compared to conventional methods. Operating offshore allowed it to minimise environmental impact and land use.

Strategic testing location for project Gaia

Gaia found its perfect testing home at the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN), anchored at Punta de la Mareta, with excellent wave conditions for testing and a commitment to sustainable water solutions.

Ocean Oasis’ Gaia: moving beyond the prototype

Our Gaia project is just the beginning. Following the successful testing and validation phase, we’ve now advanced to developing a commercial fleet of wave-powered desalination units. These scaled installations will connect directly to water distribution systems – helping communities tackle water stress sustainably at a larger scale.

“The first drops of freshwater conjured by waves and ingenuity from Gaia paved the way for what’s now becoming a revolutionary approach to sustainable desalination.”

Through project Gaia, we proved that waves can become water – establishing a technology foundation that now powers our mission to transform coastal water security worldwide.

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