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Overtopping
Overtopping devices are long structures that allow wave motion to fill a reservoir to a higher water level than the surrounding ocean. The difference in pressure between water in the reservoir and water at the surface forces fluid through a low-head turbine coupled to a generator, where electricity is produced similar to conventional hydropower. Devices can be either onshore or floating offshore. For more information, refer to the PRIMRE/MRE Basics information on Overtopping devices.
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Last modified: 2025-05-19
