Wave farm
noun
1.
a collection of machines designed to generate electricity by harnessing the kinetic energy of sea waves
noun
a collection of high-tech buoys in the ocean that produce renewable power from surging sea; also called wave power farm
Examples
This machine will generate electricity into the grid from offshore wave energy and be the first to be used in commercial wave farm projects.
Usage Note
wave energy farm
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