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Waveberg
The Waveberg is a near-shore wave attenuator which uses the motion from the waves to pump high pressure seawater to shore. On shore, the high pressure seawater drives a hydro-electric turbine or a desalination plant as island communities require power and fresh water. The Waveberg has been designed to generate power in the smaller waves predominant in the world’s ocean.
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
Hydro Turbine
Max Rated Power Capacity
The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.
300 KW
Surface ExpressionTrue
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 1 June 2012
3
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 June 2025
Citation Formats
“Waveberg.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Waveberg. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Waveberg." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Waveberg.
