Proof of Usefulness Report

C-Power

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+358
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The project 'C-Power' (cpower.co) is a legitimate and innovative wave energy technology company (Columbia Power Technologies) with verified Series B funding and US Navy/DOE partnerships. However, the submission itself contains significant hallucinations (claiming 'most people have used my product') and categorization errors (selecting 'Demand-side energy management', which refers to a different company, CPower Energy). While the underlying technology (SeaRAY, StingRAY) is high-utility and innovative, the score is penalized due to the extremely poor quality and inaccuracy of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+64
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+68
Evidence Of Traction+22
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+39
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+358

Project Details

Project URL
Description
C-Power harnesses the power of ocean waves to deliver renewable energy solutions anywhere, anytime, and for anything.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Energy Solutions, Renewable Energy, Leadership
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline