In 2017, engineers put a 1MW power machine shaped like a giant floating bird off Scotland; it ran for 2 years, riding out an 18.7-metre wave, before sinking

The Penguin, a groundbreaking wave energy converter, spent two years operating off the rugged Orkney Islands in Scotland. Withstanding fierce storms and 18.7-meter waves, it proved its durability while generating electricity efficiently. After accomplishing its testing objectives, the device sank, yielding valuable insights for future renewable energy advancements. These findings are now influencing the development of an improved model aimed at maximizing energy output.