Case Study: Carnegie Wave Energy accelerates wave farm development with MathWorks Model-Based Design

Building a Wave Farm with Model-Based Design

Carnegie Wave Energy, headquartered in Western Australia, developed the patented CETO wave-energy system but needed to avoid costly, time‑consuming hardware test cycles. As a startup with a complex system of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components, Carnegie turned to MathWorks and its MATLAB, Simulink, and Model‑Based Design approach to create virtual prototypes and test integrated system performance across many sea conditions.

Using MathWorks’ tools, Carnegie built virtual prototypes and ran simulations across a range of sea states to size components, find and fix design issues, and demonstrate cost‑effectiveness to suppliers, customers, and investors. The MathWorks‑enabled Model‑Based Design approach accelerated development of the world’s only operating wave farm, reduced reliance on physical prototypes, and is helping Carnegie develop next‑generation technology aimed at tripling the power‑generating capacity of its existing system.

Carnegie Wave Energy

Jonathan Fiévez

Chief Technology Officer