Wave energy project developer in French Polynesia
To rely on the force of the waves to create local, carbon-free electricity,
sized to the needs of the territory and generating jobs for all the Polynesian archipelagos.
Carbon-free electricity for the benefit of the population
Local authorities
Electricians
Coastal consumers
Energy self-sufficiency is paramount for island territories
- 70 inhabited islands in an large area
- Managed by a single power regulator
- 64% of the electricity used comes from imported fossil fuels
- Shipping of fossil fuels generates high level of pollution
- The cost of energy is significant
- The wave energy potential is huge
Wave energy could offer a new perspective in the energy transition
by stabilising costs and making the territory more resilient. The assurance that future generations can continue to live together in good conditions.
Swell as an endless resource
Wave energy devices make it possible to exploit the power of the swell (wave created by the wind that propagates in the ocean) in order to produce 100% carbon-free electricity.
We prioritize small systems, not or barely visible from the coast and adapted to local energy demand of communities.
of the electrical needs of
French Polynesia covered in 2030
islands studied on the
Polynesian archipelagos
produces annually in 2030
Co-constructing projects with local stakeholders
Are Uira develops wave energy projects with and for the good of comunities by relying on Polynesian forces so that everyone can express their skills, their love for the ocean and their traditional values of sharing and benevolence.
The implementation of these projects requires the involvement of all the actors and stakeholders in the territory: local authorities, companies, fishermen, ports, industries, the academic and scientific world, associations and citizens.
Projects
About us
Created in 2023, Are Uira is the combination of 3 companies that are experts in the fields of the ocean and renewable energies:
- Ys Energies Marines Developpement (developer of wave energy projects),
- Meteolien (production studies),
- Creocean (environment and oceanography).