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PRIMRE/Databases/Projects Database/Devices/CalWave Technologies Wave Carpet
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CalWave Technologies Wave Carpet
A pressure differential device that uses a synthetic-seabed-carpet, connected to a grid of generators underneath, extracting wave energy the same way the muddy seafloor does.
Additional Information
Device Status
Is the device actively being developed or is available for purchase (active)? Or has development or support ended (inactive)?
Active
Technology Type
Power Take-Off
Mechanism that converts the motion of the prime mover into a useful form of energy such as electricity, learn more
Hydraulic Generator
Surface ExpressionFalse
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 20 June 2016
5
Energy Resource
- Wave
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
13 June 2025
Citation Formats
“CalWave Technologies Wave Carpet.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/CalWave_Technologies_Wave_Carpet. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "CalWave Technologies Wave Carpet." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/CalWave_Technologies_Wave_Carpet.
