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The Archimedes Wave Swing (AWS) will soon be anchored to the seabed and float below the sea surface off the Scottish coast, producing power as it expands and contracts in response to water pressure changes. Testing is expected to confirm that the mechanical simplicity of the AWS relative to surface wave converters translates into low maintenance and reliable performance.
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