The instability of
the ocean waves, such as intermittence, randomness,
and irregularity, greatly affects the application of a triboelectric
nanogenerator (TENG) in its aspects and leads to the irregularity
and uncontrollability of its output performance. Hence, the energy
storage TENG (ES-TENG) based on the ratchet mechanism is proposed
in this work. The ES-TENG uses the ratchet mechanism to store the
wave energy in the clockwork spring and then releases it in a centralized
way to convert the wave energy into electric energy. When the ES-TENG
adopts this method, the change of external excitation does not affect
its output performance. Simultaneously, the shell of the ES-TENG is
duck-shaped, which can better adapt to the wave environment. The peak
power, open-circuit voltage, and short-circuit current of the ES-TENG
are 6.2 mW, 495 V, and 19 μA, respectively. In the simulated
wave experiment, the ES-TENG can successfully drive a temperature
sensor. In summary, this work shows an economic, environmental friendly
TENG that can adapt to the wave motion, and its output performance
is not affected by wave instability, which has an important guiding
significance for the further development and utilization of TENG in
ocean energy.