摘要 |
A wave energy storage system comprises a wave valve, which allows relatively free inwards movement of wave crests into a lagoon (reservoir), but prevents flow in the opposite direction out of the lagoon. The system uses a pivoted wave retainer 11, which is curved in a hook shape to assist sea waves in overtopping the retainer, but to contain waves within the lagoon. The retainer 11 may be mounted on a movable base 12 to adjust for tide height, possibly using buoyant members 13A, 13B. |