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SINN Power WEC
The SINN Power WEC is designed for use in arrays. The single unit is a liner point absorber that rides the surface waves - the linear oscillating motion drives a pushrod which is used to operate a linear generattor. Early prototypes of the device appear to be designed for attachment to coastal structures such as piers, groins, or breakwaters, however future designs will operate in scalable arrays that are connected together with a surface truss matrix. For an individual unit, the float has a diameter of 2 meters and the overall unit is approximately 10 meters high. According to tank testing, SINN Power believes their design an withstand 7m high breaking 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 Drive Generator
Max Rated Power Capacity
The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.
750 KW
Surface ExpressionTrue
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 22 September 2023
6
Energy Resource
- Wave
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
6 May 2025
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“SINN Power WEC.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/SINN_Power_WEC. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "SINN Power WEC." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/SINN_Power_WEC.
