WavePlane

The WavePlane is a floating device that is anchored to the seabed by a cable. It uses a damping plate underneath it to limit its vertical movement when the wave passes by. Its shape also helps it to align itself with the incoming waves. The wave crest is flushed into reservoirs, thereafter the water is accelerated through fins in order to induce more whirling in it before it is fed through a turbine. The system produces continues power, because the water is fed in, sequential order (firstly from the highest reservoirs and then from the lower ones), from the reservoirs to the turbine.

Technology Developer

WavePlane Production

Additional Information

Device Website

Device Status

Is the device actively being developed or is available for purchase (active)? Or has development or support ended (inactive)?

Inactive

Technology Type

Overtopping

Power Take-Off

Mechanism that converts the motion of the prime mover into a useful form of energy such as electricity, learn more

Hydro Turbine

Max Rated Power Capacity

The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.

200 KW

Surface Expression

True

Estimated TRL

Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology

TRL Last updated: 22 August 2022

6

Energy Resource

Wave

Water Column Position

Last modified: 2022-08-24

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