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Wavepiston

The Wavepiston consists of a chain of energy collectors stretched between two anchored buoys. When waves roll along the energy collectors, plates are moved back and forth. The moving plates pump seawater into a pipe. The pipe leads the pressurized water to a turbine and/or a reverse osmosis system in a dry and easily accessible location for energy conversion and/or desalination. Testing of the Wavepiston has been conducted at various scales (1:9, 1:2, and ongoing full-scale testing) and at various locations including open-water testing at Denmark and Spain's Canary Islands.

Technology Developer
Wavepiston ApS
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)?
Active
Technology Type
Oscillating Wave Surge Converter
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
Ocean Wave Icon.png Surface Expression
True
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 16 September 2024
8
Energy Resource
  • Wave
Water Column Position
Water Column Summary


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