Wing wave: Feasible, alternative, renewable, electrical energy producing ocean floor system

Wing-Wave is an ocean, alternative energy system to convert the circular motion of ocean waves as they propagate through the sea into electrical energy. The system consists of planes, called “wings”. The wings are mounted on the sea floor and move in a radial motion as a result of the passing waves. The mechanical energy is translated into electrical energy by means of an electrical generator. Three Wing-Wave prototype systems were built at Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) and deployed November 17th, 2010, June 23^rd, 2011, and June 6^th, 2012, respectively. Each deployment provided valuable information that lead to modifications in subsequent versions and deployment techniques, culminating in the demonstration of a fully functioning and feasible alternative, renewable, electrical energy producing subsea system.