Two articles on wave generators were recently published. Australia is working on a small scale wave generator set up on the ocean floor. The wave generator moves with the fluidity of sea kelp. It converts hydraulic pressure into electricity.
The Los Angeles Times reports on a proposal to put wave powered turbines by Green Wave Energy Corp near Newport Beach. The source of power could be more reliable than wind energy. This will not be a commercial operation for a long time due to several factors.
They will attempt to install this system off the Caribbean island of St. Martin and on the coast of Guinea.
For more information on wave energy, please visit the OCS Alternative Energy and Alternate Use Programmatic EIS Information Center
The Los Angeles Times reports on a proposal to put wave powered turbines by Green Wave Energy Corp near Newport Beach. The source of power could be more reliable than wind energy. This will not be a commercial operation for a long time due to several factors.
- Venture capitalists are wary of spending money on an unproven technology
- Environmentalists are concerned about the effect of electromagnetic fields on sea creatures.
- Surfers are concerned about safety.
- Governmental regulations, permits and other red tape.
- High capital cost compared to other methods of generating power.
They will attempt to install this system off the Caribbean island of St. Martin and on the coast of Guinea.
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For more information on wave energy, please visit the OCS Alternative Energy and Alternate Use Programmatic EIS Information Center
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