A Netherlands-based company has taken a major step forward in turning ocean waves into practical clean energy. Symphony Wave Power has developed a new wave energy converter that uses pressure created by passing waves to generate electricity, according to a report from Interesting Engineering.
The system works completely underwater. As waves move across its exterior, the device moves with them to capture energy. The company says this motion-based approach increases efficiency by up to 500% compared to traditional non-resonant wave energy designs.
Symphony Wave Power’s converter is engineered to capture energy from multiple waves at the same time, improving total output and helping address one of the biggest challenges in wave power: inconsistent energy collection.
The company also emphasizes that the converter is designed with sustainability in mind. It is built from recyclable materials and can be installed with minimal impact on the marine environment. Because it operates underwater and requires little to no maintenance, long-term operating costs remain low.
The new converter could play a meaningful role in the renewable energy market, where companies continue to look for alternatives to reduce pollution and slow global temperature rise. Harnessing energy from ocean waves provides a clean, continuous power source that does not rely on weather conditions in the same way as solar or wind.
After completing key dry-testing phases, Symphony Wave Power expects the system to move toward offshore deployment in 2026. “What started as engineering on paper is now in motion,” the company told Interesting Engineering, calling the test results “a major milestone” in its development roadmap.
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