How does WaveBlanket compare to Pelamis?
A. Pelamis has very low energy per displaced ton in the moderate waves which are available on most coasts, it may take as much as two tonnes of Pelamis to power a single lightbulb! WaveBlanket on the other hand requires only a few pounds of inflated membrane to power the same bulb. Even if rigid wave stations could be made from the cheapest rigid material – concrete, they will still be comparatively more costly to transport, maintain, and decommission.
