Economic feasibility of cam-type wave power generators

摘要

Model tests at M.I.T. have indicated that the camtypewave power generator is capable of high efficienciesof energy extraction from ocean waves. This report presentsa design methodology for determining costs of energy producedfrom wave power generators. Feasible designs were developedfor ocean locations around the coast of the United Stateswith the resulting breakeven costs with oil ranging from14 to 30 $/BBL.