Ocean Power receives funding for AT&T 5G-enabled PowerBuoy

Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) announced that it has received funding from the Naval Postgraduate School, NPS, in Monterey, California, for the year-long deployment of a PowerBuoy in Monterey Bay. The PowerBuoy, integrating OPT’s Maritime Domain Awareness System along with Satellite communication and AT&T (T) 5G technology, will demonstrate its persistent surveillance and communications capacities in a maritime environment. Philipp Stratmann, CEO of Ocean Power Technologies, commented on this significant collaboration: “We are excited to see our PowerBuoy technology being used in such a groundbreaking way. This deployment not only demonstrates the versatility and reliability of our systems in challenging marine environments but also marks a significant step in our collaboration with AT&T. It’s a testament to our commitment to innovation and our ability to adapt to the evolving needs of maritime surveillance and communication.”