Eco Factor: Wave power generator captures wave energy to produce electricity.
Aquamarine Power’s attempt to enhance its wave power technology resulted in a new wave power generator that produces 250% more electricity than its predecessor. Dubbed the Oyster 2, this wave power device is a buoyant, hinged flap which is attached to the seabed to capture energy found in nearshore waves and converts it into clean sustainable electricity.
The 85 feet long and 53 feet wide Oyster 2 will be built in Scotland this summer and is said to be capable of generating 800 kilowatts of energy. The Scottish company will begin testing these hydro-electric generators in Scotland next year. Aquamarine Power plans to install a 20-unit wave farm that can produce enough energy to power 12,000 homes annually.
Via: GoodCleanTech
