A promising marine energy technology is Wave Energy Converter (WEC), which uses the motion of ocean waves to generate electricity. Various types of wave energy converters have been developed, many of which work in a similar way to hydro turbines: column-shaped, blade-shaped, or buoy-shaped devices are located on or under water, where they capture the energy generated by ocean waves. This energy is then transferred to the generator, which converts it into electrical energy.
Waves are relatively uniform and predictable, but wave energy, like most other types of renewable energy, including solar and wind energy-is still a variable energy source, generated at different times or more depending on factors such as wind and weather conditions. Or less energy. Therefore, the two key challenges for designing a reliable and competitive wave energy converter are durability and efficiency: the system needs to be able to survive large ocean storms and effectively capture energy under optimal conditions to meet annual energy production ( AEP, Annual Energy Production) target and reduce electricity costs.
Post time: Sep-03-2021