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World’s first tidal farm off the coast of Scotland

Gabriel — Sat, 19 May 2012 19:11:32 +0000

An underwater turbine that is set to be used in Scotland’s first and only consented tidal power project has successfully completed an initial testing period in Orkney, and is providing electricity for homes and businesses on the island of Eday, one of Orkney’s northern isles. The 1MW power generator was installed last December, in some […]

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Oasis like power plants designed to gather solar and wind power

Adrian — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:27:21 +0000

Solar Wind Desert Power Plant is a new design proposal of the artist and inventor Michael Jantzen. He imagine a large public gathering place inspired by the shape of a flowering plant. In its vision this Solar Wind Power Plant should be located in a hot and dry climate to use efficient solar power and […]

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Maine students became experts in renewable energy

Adrian — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:07:13 +0000

A hydropower turbine has the potential to not only create energy, but has also sparked the creation of both a renewable energy company and a renewable energy education program in Maine. One of W2 Energy’s WaterHelix hydrokinetic energy systems was bought by Maine entrepreneur Robert Foggand will be the first project of his newly established […]

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The UK’s first Marine Energy Park

Gabriel — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:24:20 +0000

Energy from the waves or tides has the potential to generate up to 27GW of power in the UK alone by 2050, equivalent to the power generated from 8 coal-fired power stations, as well as helping to reduce emissions to fight climate change. The South West has today been named as the UK’s first Marine […]

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Portuguese Wave Farm made by Pelamis Wave Power

Adrian — Mon, 30 May 2011 09:03:37 +0000

Giant Pelamis system is a device developed by Scottish company Pelamis Wave Power, which uses wave power to generate electricity. Pelamis machine is made up of connected sections which flex and bend when waves run along its structure. Its structure is comprised of hinged cylinder-shaped sections, with measures of 120 m long and 3.5m in […]

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Wave energy testing in Oregon

Gabriel — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:19:32 +0000

A site has been selected near Newport, Ore., for a new wave energy test program, the first of its kind in the United States and the closest one this side of Scotland. The final decision on the site was made by officials from the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center , which is a collaborative […]

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How to generate electricity from fresh water and salty ocean water

Gabriel — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:14:48 +0000

Stanford researchers have developed a battery that takes advantage of the difference in salinity between freshwater and seawater to produce electricity. Anywhere freshwater enters the sea, such as river mouths or estuaries, could be potential sites for a power plant using such a battery, said Yi Cui, associate professor of materials science and engineering, who […]

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India has more than 7,000 MW of Tidal Power Potential

Adrian — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:30:03 +0000

A recent study performed by the Indian government shows the country has an estimated 8,000 megawatts of tidal energy potential. According to the assessment, the majority of this potential lies in the Gulf of Cambay where 7,000 megawatts of tidal energy could be reportedly harnessed. The report also indicates two other areas could be developed […]

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UK investments to exploit wave and tidal stream energy

Gabriel — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:52:03 +0000

Three major research and development projects that will help to develop the wave and tidal stream energy technologies of the future are set to benefit from government investment of over £2.5 million. The investment, from the government-backed Technology Strategy Board, will help to finance research and development focussing on supporting and underpinning the deployment of […]

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Converting tidal energy into electricity with whale’s help

Gabriel — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 07:30:29 +0000

Interest in developing alternative energy sources is driving the consideration of a promising technology that uses underwater turbines to convert ocean tidal energy into electricity. Now lessons learned from the ocean’s largest mammals has inspired United States Naval Academy researchers to tackle one of the serious challenges of this technology: the low velocity associated with […]

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