Scotland Prototypes Electric from Waves
There seems to be a lot of energy in waves. Anyone who has body surfed them in from the sea to the beach knows that. So how do you get electric from this potential?
EMEC, in Orkney, Scotland is hoping to answer this question.
"... established to help the evolution of marine energy devices from the prototype stage into the commercial market place.... by harnessing the power of waves and tidal streams."
" ... first centre of its kind ... anywhere in the world, ... opportunity to test full scale prototype devices in unrivalled wave and tidal conditions. ... connected to the National Grid via seabed cables running from open-water test berths. ..."
Via: EMEC (European Marine Energy Centre) Link
Researchers at EMEC have We have identified six main types of WEC:
"Attenuator, Point absorber, Oscilating Wave Surge Converter, Oscillating water column, Overtopping device, Submerger pressure differential.
For details click on Link below.
Via: EMEC (European Marine Energy Centre) Link