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REVIEW  OF WAVE CONVERTERS & PATENTS

The world resource of renewable, non-polluting & non-owned wave energy is about 4 Terra Watt hr continuous power.

Here is a review of the most common WEC (Wave Energy Converter) types, with animations and patent examples selected for each type.

US Patent example of Point Absorber - On Shore

showing the point absorber float mounted below the wharf which is used to drive a pump.  May 1873.

 

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Wave Energy, Mermaid Power

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