August 7, 2015: the first Italian 1:1 scale device for the production of electricity from sea waves was moored 800 m from the coast of Pantelleria, Italy. The technology is called ISWEC (Inertial Sea Wave Energy Converter). Compared to other systems, ISWEC is distinguished by the absence of parts in relative motion immersed the water, guaranteeing an extremely reduced environmental impact.

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Link: http://www.offshorewind.biz/2015/08/11/wave-energy-device-installed-off-italy/