wave farm

noun

1. a collection of machines designed to generate electricity by harnessing the kinetic energy of sea waves

Example Sentences

Carnegie hopes to attach 15 of its pods to the hub by 2018, creating Britain’s first grid-connected commercial wave farm.

From Economist

The Scottish-built Pelamis, the world’s first commercial wave farm, launched off the coast of Portugal in 2008.

From Salon

Since March of last year a larger implementation, the first wave farm consisting of multiple units, has been making headlines in Australia.

From Salon

Ultimately, he thinks, economies of scale could bring that down to 12-15 cents a kW-hour for a 100MW wave farm.

From Economist

Aquamarine Power is currently testing its second full-scale wave machine, known as the Oyster 800, at the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney Ministers have cleared plans for a major wave farm off the Western Isles.

From BBC