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Ocean Swell Wave Energy Conversion OSWEC
Typical point absorber configuration where a floating buoy drives a reciprocating linear generator. The PTO system is submerged, at the bottom of the device and the proposed design appears to have only a single mooring cable. Looks like the product is geared specifically towards powering navigation or weather buoys;
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
Direct Drive Generator
Max Rated Power Capacity
The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.
40 KW
Surface ExpressionTrue
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
3
Energy Resource
- Wave
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Citation Formats
“Ocean Swell Wave Energy Conversion OSWEC.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Ocean_Swell_Wave_Energy_Conversion_OSWEC. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Ocean Swell Wave Energy Conversion OSWEC." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Ocean_Swell_Wave_Energy_Conversion_OSWEC.
Last modified: 1 May 2025