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Demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDdDRYaTrzw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDdDRYaTrzw About: When harnessed effectively, oceans prove to be one o
by stanislavb 4y ago
Demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDdDRYaTrzw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDdDRYaTrzw
About: When harnessed effectively, oceans prove to be one of the largest reserves of clean and sustainable energy on Earth.
SWEL BREAK THROUGH RESULTS: A Raw mechanical power output down to 1p/kWh crushing the wave industry reference value, putting the technology in its full capability on par with fossil fuels. SWEL claims that a single Waveline Magnet device, scaled to suit the wave climate at EMEC, would satisfy more than the hubs current grid-connection capabilities.
- yuppie_scum 4y agoI have to wonder about the longevity of the machines in the harsh ocean water climate. Salt water plus barnacles and all that jazz. I imagine there would be quite a bit of maintenance involved, as like the hull of a ship.
- theamk 4y agoIt looks like center module is constantly getting submerged.. so there are tons of waterproof seals which are in constant motion, partially underwater, and there is electrical equipment right behind them. I cannot imagine this being both reliable and cheap.