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PRIMRE/Databases/Projects Database/Devices/MotorWave
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MotorWave
Each MotorWave is composed of about 70 modules. The length is 1000 feet. Each float is about 4 M3. Each MotorWave can pump at 50 meter high about 4 m3 /second. The MotorWaves can be linked and have a length of several miles/kilometres long.
Additional Information
Device Status
Is the device actively being developed or is available for purchase (active)? Or has development or support ended (inactive)?
Inactive
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
Max Rated Power Capacity
The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.
.05 KW
Surface ExpressionTrue
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
4
Energy Resource
- Wave
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
1 May 2025
Citation Formats
“MotorWave.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/MotorWave. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "MotorWave." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/MotorWave.
