LOW TECH SOLUTION TO TROPICAL ISLANDS ENERGY NEEDS
Our vision
We unlock Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion, by a low tech approach on the main technical barrier, the cold water pipe.
Theoretically
Clean energy 24/7 in 100 tropical countries
OTEC converts a difference of 20 degrees between the surface and the 1000m depth layer of the oceans into electricity using thermodynamics
Practically
Available cold water pipes are made for oil and gas
Recent OTEC projects failed because of the technical and economical issues about the CWP. Existing pipe technologies are adapted to the revenues for oil extraction.
Pumping water is significantly less profitable, thus the pipe design should considerably differ.
Team
Our team combines experience with passion to solve challenges, creativity with an open mind, and a collaborative dedication. Our team works from our office in Réunion Island and is committed to support our technological development.
DEEPRUN team is supported by an advisory commitee and a technical commitee of numerous experts in marine renewables and on some specific technical topics.
Lucas Vatinel
R&D Engineer
ENSTA Bretagne - Specialized in Hydrodynamics
Matthieu Hoarau
Founder
Mechanical and Industrial Engineer
Technology and Innovation Master Degree
Pr. Miloud Bessafi
Energy Lab Director
(University of La Réunion)
PhD in Fluid Dynamics
Ludovic Moutien
R&D Engineer
INSA Lyon - Specialized in Structure
Partners
ENERGY-LAB
The ENERGY-Lab is a research unit oriented in renewable energies created in 2006, within the Faculty of Sciences and Technologies of the University of La Réunion.Afficher plus de détails...
Ifremer
Recognised worldwide as one of the leading institutes in marine science and technology, Ifremer is committed to both sustainable development and open science.Afficher plus de détails...
ANSYS Start Up Program
DEEPRUN benefits from the ANSYS software Start Up Program package. This allows the start-up to have access to a quality software for the realization of its simulations and its modelling.Afficher plus de détails...
4CAD GROUP
4CAD Group, distributor of Ansys software in France, allowed DEEPRUN to be eligible for the ANSYS software start-up program. 4CAD also helped us to have many technical and financial solutions to maintain the use of the software in the best conditions for the team.Afficher plus de détails...
