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Snapper Wave Energy Converter
The “Snapper” device was originally proposed by the UK National Renewable Energy Centre Limited (Narec), now Decerna. The movement principle of “Snapper” considers a device which operates using short bursts of faster movement rather than a continuous slower movement. The device is designed to work like atypical linear generator, where the central translator is mounted with magnets and driven by a buoy. Electricity is then generated in the surrounding armature coils.
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.
2 KW
Surface ExpressionTrue
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 31 August 2010
2
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
“Snapper Wave Energy Converter.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Snapper_Wave_Energy_Converter. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Snapper Wave Energy Converter." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Snapper_Wave_Energy_Converter.
