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LifeSaver
LifeSaver is a floating wave energy converter designed to supply electric power and clean drinking water to lifeboats, liferafts, sailing boats and yachts by harnessing renewable energy of ocean waves.
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
Direct Use
Surface ExpressionTrue
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 18 September 2023
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
10 October 2024
Citation Formats
“LifeSaver.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/LifeSaver. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "LifeSaver." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/LifeSaver.
