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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;

Technology Developer
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
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
3
Energy Resource
  • Wave
Water Column Position
Water Column Summary



Last modified: 2022-08-08