Abstract

Ocean wave energy, ocean tidal energy as well as ocean thermal energy is an immense source of renewable\nenergy. Oceans water cover approximately 71 % of volume of earth. Waves carry enormous quantity of energy among them.\nWave energy is obvious source for renewable energy harvesting in oceans. The aim of this research is to develop an\ninnovative approach for electric power conversion of the vast ocean wave energy. An oscillating-buoy wave energy converter\n(WEC) using air to hydraulic pressure has been proposed to enhance the wave energy generation from wave fluctuations. In\nthe device, the an electric generator is implemented to convert the mechanical energy generated by wave energy into\nelectrical energy. Design concept and working principle of the OWEC circuit is discussed alongwith mathematical model.