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WavePiston

Danish wave power concept

Wavepiston is a concept to harness wave power using a long string with collector plates that move with the waves. Hydraulic pumps between the plates pump water onshore, where it can either drive a turbine to create electricity or be used in desalination.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Wavepiston is a concept to harness wave power using a long string with collector plates that move with the waves. Hydraulic pumps between the plates pump water onshore, where it can either drive a turbine to create electricity or be used in desalination.2

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