Consistent ocean wave energy harvesting using electroactive polymer (dielectric elastomer) artificial muscle generators

► Wave generator based on dielectric elastomer was considered. ► The electric energy was measured by using wave tank for many wave periods and heights. ► The maximum electricity generated in one wave was 42 mJ for the wave height of 6 cm. ► The energy output was found to be largely independent of wave period. ► The EPAM wave generation is a high potential renewable energy harvesting technology.