Business Details
Wave-Powered Desalination Systems for Coastal Water Security
Resolute Marine is dedicated to revolutionizing water access for coastal populations and industrial operations in water-scarce regions. Our proprietary Wave2OTM technology harnesses ocean wave energy to power desalination systems, offering a sustainable alternative to diesel-dependent methods. With over a decade of focused innovation, we specialize in scalable, cost-effective solutions that eliminate energy conversion inefficiencies while reducing environmental impact. Our team combines deep expertise in marine energy, desalination engineering, and sustainable development to deliver systems deployable within days rather than years.By partnering with local governments and institutions, we ensure long-term operational success through workforce training and regional supply chain integration. Our commitment to ocean sustainability aligns with global climate goals while delivering measurable social impact through improved water access for underserved communities.
Services
Wave-Powered Desalination
Seawater Reverse-Osmosis Systems
Rapid Deployment Solutions
Environmental Impact Reduction
Local Capacity Building
Modular System Engineering
Sustainable Water Infrastructure
Ocean Energy Consulting
Disaster Relief Water Systems
Military Water Solutions
Highlights and features
- We pioneered the first commercial wave-powered desalination technology
- Our systems eliminate two energy conversion steps for 40% efficiency gains
- Proven deployments in remote locations across four continents
- Recipient of the Solar Impulse Foundation's Efficient Solution award
- Local capacity building ensures 24/7 operational readiness in target markets
Associations and certifications
- Solar Impulse Foundation
Services
Wave-Powered Desalination
Our Wave2OTM technology converts ocean wave energy directly into desalination power through oscillating wave surge converters. This eliminates diesel dependency while reducing operational costs by 40% compared to traditional systems. The containerized design enables deployment in remote coastal locations within days rather than years.
Rapid Deployment Solutions
Prefabricated systems packaged in standard marine containers allow installation in under a week. This modular approach enables scalable capacity adjustments matching local demand without requiring extensive infrastructure investments in pipelines or electrical grids.
Environmental Impact Reduction
Each 4,000 m/day plant eliminates 8,180 tons/year of CO2 emissions versus diesel systems. The technology avoids fuel transportation risks while reducing ocean acidification through zero-emission operation, supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals for climate action and clean water access.
People
Bill Staby
Chief Executive Officer
Co-founder with 25+ years in marine energy development. Former investment banker at First Boston and Prudential Securities. Served as U.S. delegate to marine energy standards committees. Holds multiple patents in wave energy conversion systems.
Olivier Ceberio
Chief Operating Officer
Co-founder and former McKinsey consultant with expertise in strategic development for emerging markets. Aerospace engineer with joint MIT/Harvard credentials. Led World Bank technical development projects across three continents during 10-year international assignment.
Questions
How does wave-powered desalination work?
Our Wave2OTM system uses oscillating wave surge converters to capture horizontal wave motion, transforming it into hydraulic power that directly drives reverse-osmosis desalination systems without intermediate energy conversion steps.
What regions benefit most from this technology?
Coastal water-scarce areas with wave energy resources above 10kW/m, particularly small island developing states and developing country coastal regions lacking reliable electricity infrastructure.
How quickly can systems be deployed?
Containerized systems enable complete installation within days using standard maritime equipment, compared to multi-year timelines for conventional desalination plants.
What environmental benefits exist?
Eliminates diesel fuel dependency, reducing CO2 emissions by 40,900 tons/year per five-plant cluster while avoiding fuel transportation risks and visual/auditory impacts associated with other renewable energy systems.
How is local workforce development addressed?
We establish local subsidiaries with partner investors, providing comprehensive training programs for system operation and maintenance while utilizing regional fabrication resources for component manufacturing.