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Wave That Power Goodbye

Robert Safuto — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:36:45 +0000

The San Jose Mercury News reports that the state Public Utilities Commission (PUC) in California has rejected a contract between PG&E and Finavera Renewables.

The chief reason given for the rejection was related to viability of the project. According to the story, “The commission noted that a prototype buoy deployed by Finavera off the Oregon coast in 2007 sank before its six-week test period was concluded.”

The buoy in question sank in November of 2007 just one day before it was to be removed from the ocean.

Wave Power Primer

Robert Safuto — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:35:09 +0000

The following presentation provides a very detailed primer on wave powered generation systems.

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Global Marine Renewable Energy Conference

Robert Safuto — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:53:22 +0000

Description: The Global Marine Renewable Energy Conference will bring together international and U.S.-based leaders and innovators to exchange the latest information on marine renewable energy. Speakers are experts from the IEA-OES, U.S. federal and state government leaders, and recognized industry representatives.

Date: April 17-18, 2008

Place: Millenium Broadway Hotel, New York City

Registration: $550 (before March 14, 2008), $695

Links: Official Website, Registration

Wave Energy Demonstration

Robert Safuto — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:25:14 +0000

Energy harnessed from waves in the ocean could provide a major source of reliable, clean energy in the future. After all, the earth is 75% water. And the waves just keep on coming. This video shows a demonstration of a wave powered electric generator.