EPISODE · Oct 3, 2012 · 3 MIN
Wave Energy
from Ecogeeks : Untamed Science Video Podcast · host Rob Nelson
Ask anyone what alternative energy sources there are and they'll surely tell you about wind energy and solar energy. How many people would suggest energy from the ocean? Turns out, the first wave energy collection buoy was just deployed for commercial use in the US off the coast of Oregon. That's big news. But, what does this really mean for us? That's the topic for our weekly video! To learn more about this topic vista our basics of wave energy page.
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One of the simplest forms of energy generation is to have a floating buoy on the sea surface. While different companies have come up with different ways to use the up and down motion of the waves to create energy, we'll highlight here the OPT buoys. The up and down movement of these buoys help turn a turbine, which generate electricity. This electricity is then sent to substation underwater, which is the then sent to grid onshore. One benefit is that the buoys can be set out and pulled in with minimal cost. The big news with energy buoys is that they represent the first wave energy devices available for commercial energy manufacture in the united states. In fact, along the coast of Oregon, the government has issued a permit for 10 energy buoys that should be enough to generate electricity for 1,000 homes.
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