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Electric Eel
Consists of a long elastic tube which is tethered below the surface of the sea. A passing wave causes a pressure or ‘bulge’ wave to propagate along the elastic tube. Power is extracted by smart electro-active polymer panels built into the sides of the tube. These panels are entirely flexible and produce an electric current when stretched.
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
Alternative PTO
Max Rated Power Capacity
The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.
5250 KW
Surface ExpressionFalse
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 4 May 2022
3
Energy Resource
- Wave
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
16 February 2024
Citation Formats
“Electric Eel.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Electric_Eel. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Electric Eel." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Electric_Eel.
