Ocean Wave Generator

Oyster wave power technology captures energy from ocean waves and converts it into clean sustainable electricity

Oyster is a simple mechanical hinged flap connected to the seabed at around 32 feet in depth. Each passing wave moves the flap, driving hydraulic pistons to deliver high pressure water via a pipeline to an onshore electrical turbine.

The Oyster wave power device is a buoyant, hinged flap which is attached to the seabed approximately a quarter-mile from shore.

This hinged flap, which is almost entirely underwater, sways backwards and forwards in the nearshore waves. The movement of the flap drives two hydraulic pistons which push high pressure water onshore to drive a conventional hydro-electric turbine.

In essence, the Oyster wave power device is simply a large pump which provides the power source for a conventional onshore hydro-electric power plant. Once commercialized, multiple Oyster wave power devices will be deployed in farms typically of 100MW or more.

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