Member Spotlight: Oneka Technologies
The City of Fort Bragg is preparing to pilot California’s first wave-powered desalination system, developed by CalDesal member Oneka Technologies. This innovative buoy uses wave energy to produce fresh water with no grid connection or fuel — a promising step forward for coastal resiliency and sustainable water supply.
Two recent news features highlight the project and what it could mean for local communities:
Fort Bragg to test the state’s first wave-powered desalination system:
https://mendovoice.com/2025/11/fort-bragg-to-test-the-states-first-wave-powered-desalination-system/
Wave-powered desalination buoy arrives ahead of test launch:
https://norcalpublicmedia.org/2025111899669/news-feed/wave-powered-desalination-bouy-arrives-in-fort-bragg-ahead-of-test-launch
Learn more about this innovative pilot and its potential impact on California’s water future.