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Land Installed Marine Powered Energy Transformer LIMPET

This is a very simple technology developed by the Scottish firm Voith Hydro Wavegen that uses waves to generate power, or rather, uses the air displaced by waves. It consists of a cement box set at the shoreline so that waves can rush into it from underneath.

Technology Developer
Wavegen Limited
Additional Information
Device Website
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 Water Column
Power Take-Off
Mechanism that converts the motion of the prime mover into a useful form of energy such as electricity, learn more
Air Turbine
Ocean Wave Icon.png Surface Expression
True
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 5 November 2022
6
Energy Resource
  • Wave
Water Column Position
Water Column Summary

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