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Seahorse WEC
The technology works through a module that floats on the high seas. The movement of the waves triggers a water pressurization mechanism inside the module that transforms the movement of the waves into electrical energy.
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
Surface ExpressionTrue
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 28 July 2015
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
7 May 2025
Citation Formats
“Seahorse WEC.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Seahorse_WEC. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Seahorse WEC." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Seahorse_WEC.
