Wave-Power Generation The basic concept of wave-power generation involves a turbine. Turbines can be found inside dams in rivers. Both dam turbines and wave-power turbines use the same principle to generate power. A wave-generator machine has rotors(or blades). These wave-generator machines float on the ocean. When waves enter the machine, the rotors are turned, which creates power The energy is then converted into electricity and sent through a cable to the shore