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Small Underwater Research Flap Wave Energy Converter (SURF-WEC)

Q: What is the latest status of the project “Small Underwater Research Flap Wave Energy Converter (SURF-WEC)”?

The status recorded for “Small Underwater Research Flap Wave Energy Converter (SURF-WEC)” is planned.

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Hawaii, United States

Source: NREL (.gov)

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SURF-WEC is a submerged flap device that swings back and forth to capture energy from ocean waves to power an electric generator. The project involves a design review followed by an experimental deployment off the Hawaiian coast for up to one year to collect data and learn from the system's performance and failures.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT)
Location: Hawaii, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: NREL (.gov)

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The project “Small Underwater Research Flap Wave Energy Converter (SURF-WEC)” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Hawaii, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from NREL (.gov).

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Original status	planned
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	SURF-WEC is a submerged flap device that swings back and forth to capture energy from ocean waves to power an electric generator. The project involves a design review followed by an experimental deployment off the Hawaiian coast for up to one year to collect data and learn from the system's performance and failures.
Original sector	Energy

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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Hawaii

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Record type	Project
Sector	Power Generation (CCGT)
Article published date	2025-06-05

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