Home›Marine Conversion›All Marine ConversionBrowse ByAll Marine ConversionReference and ClassificationDevelopingThe wave energy converter, the technology class that captures the kinetic energy of ocean surface waves. Belongs here: wave and tidal-stream conversion technology. Does not belong here: the hydropower turbines that operate on river or reservoir head rather than open-ocean wave motion, grouped under Hydropower Turbine.FactsAll Marine ConversionSourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsComparisonEra of EmergenceWell-attested1966 1Physical BasisWell-attestedMechanical (Hydraulic) 1All Marine ConversionFilter Results30 entriesTechnology TypeAllSalinity Gradient Power (3)Tidal Energy Devices (11)Wave Energy Converters (14)Energy Source UsedAllHydropower (1)Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (1)Osmotic Power (3)Tidal and Marine Energy (25)Invented EraAll1799 (2)1947 (1)1950 (1)1966 (1)1973 (2)1974 (1)1976 (1)1977 (1)1987 (1)1997 (1)1998 (1)2003 (1)2004 (3)2008 (1)2015 (1)DeveloperAllAlan Arthur Wells (1)Kees Hulsbergen (1)Michael Perry (1)Rob Steijn (1)Sidney Loeb (3)Stephen Salter (1)MaturityAllTRL 3: Experimental Proof of Concept (18)TRL 6: Technology Demonstrated in Relevant Environment (2)TRL 7: System Prototype Demonstration in Operational Environment (3)TRL 9: Actual System Proven in Operational Environment (6)Show ResultsBrowseCompareSelect all 30AquanatorMarine ConversionArchimedes Wave SwingMarine ConversionAttenuatorMarine ConversionCETOMarine ConversionDynamic Tidal PowerMarine ConversionMarine Current PowerMarine ConversionMist LiftMarine ConversionOscillating Water ColumnMarine ConversionOscillating Wave Surge ConverterMarine ConversionOyster Wave Energy ConverterMarine ConversionPelamis Wave Energy ConverterMarine ConversionPoint AbsorberMarine ConversionPressure-Retarded OsmosisMarine ConversionReverse ElectrodialysisMarine ConversionSalinity Gradient PowerMarine ConversionSalter's DuckMarine ConversionShrouded Tidal TurbineMarine ConversionTidal BarrageMarine ConversionTidal KiteMarine ConversionTidal LagoonMarine ConversionTidal PowerMarine ConversionTidal Stream GeneratorMarine ConversionTide MillMarine ConversionWater Wall TurbineMarine ConversionWave DragonMarine ConversionWave Energy ConverterMarine ConversionWave FarmMarine ConversionWave MotorMarine ConversionWave PowerMarine ConversionWells TurbineMarine ConversionSources1. Marine energy - WikipediaPolicies, Economics and Government Initiatives, France case studyQuote, Policies, Economics and Government Initiatives, France case studyThe Rance Tidal Power Station was commissioned in 1966 and remains one of the oldest and most successful tidal power plants in the world.View the SourceComments (0)No comments yet. Be the first to share a thought.Sign in to join the discussion.Reader Challenges (0)No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.