Ocean Wave Energy

Here’s another variation on the theme of converting the kinetic energy in ocean waves into electricity.  Is it any better than what’s available now?

No.  This device allows the waves to move a long series of conductors up and down in a magnetic field created by an equally long chain of permanent magnets.  That’s expensive.

The best approach out there now converts the water’s energy into hydraulic pressure that is used to turn a turbine.

In any case, this discussion is of academic importance only, as the cost of solar and wind has made hydrokinetics in all its forms unfeasible.