Seahorse WEC

The technology works through a module that floats on the high seas. The movement of the waves triggers a water pressurization mechanism inside the module that transforms the movement of the waves into electrical energy.

Technology Developer

Seahorse Wave Energy

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)?

Inactive

Technology Type

Point Absorber

Power Take-Off Mechanism that converts the motion of the prime mover into a useful form of energy such as electricity, learn more

Hydraulic Generator

Surface Expression

True

Estimated TRL Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology

TRL Last updated: 28 July 2015

4

Energy Resource

Wave

Water Column Position

Last Modified

2 July 2025

Citation Formats

“Seahorse WEC.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https:https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Seahorse_WEC. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.

Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Seahorse WEC." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https:https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Seahorse_WEC.

PRIMRE/Databases/Projects Database/Devices/Seahorse WEC

Seahorse WEC

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