Wave-actuated generator

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A generator that produces electric energy from the energy of wave motion. Usually the wave motion is used to compress a fluid to supply a turbine coupled to an electrical generator.




Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)

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International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities - AISM

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