Waves are created by the interaction of wind with the surface of the sea, sometimes over very long distances. The size of the waves is influenced by wind, the local seabed bathymetry (which can focus or disperse the energy of the waves) and currents. Waves offer a large source of energy which can be converted into electricity by a wave energy converter (WEC). Some wave energy converters have been developed to extract energy from the shoreline, others from waters offshore, some with a hydraulic power take-off system and some with an electrical power take-off system. EMEC has identified six main types of wave energy converter that are outlined below.
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