CCell WEC

CCell is an oscillating wave surge converter mounted to the seafloor that extends the through the water column and just breaks the surface. The design uses a curved flap (C-shaped) which, when oriented perpendicular to wave travel, concentrates wave energy into the center of the paddle. This wave force is translated to oscillating motion which is used to drive a generator (unknown type) for production of electrical energy. The device is mostly constructed of fiberglass composites, making it relatively light for its size.

Technology Developer

CCell Renewables Ltd

Device Status

Is the device actively being developed or is available for purchase (active)? Or has development or support ended (inactive)?

Inactive

Technology Type

Oscillating Wave Surge Converter

Power Take-Off

Mechanism that converts the motion of the prime mover into a useful form of energy such as electricity, learn more

Direct Drive Generator

Surface Expression

True

Estimated TRL

Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology

TRL Last updated: 20 April 2022

6

Energy Resource

Wave

Water Column Position

Last Modified

13 June 2025

Projects Using CCell WEC

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“CCell WEC.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/CCell_WEC. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.

Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "CCell WEC." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/CCell_WEC.

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