The world’s first wave farm, Agucadoura, is up and running off the coast of Portugal and generating power supply enough for 1500 homes. This technology uses the motion of the ocean’s waters to pump pistons and generate renewable energy. I wonder if this can generate energy on a flat day by tidal forces, if so it could be extremely useful in places like the Bay of Fundy, and also to its durability under stormy conditions. I wonder if there is any threat of environmentally damaging impacts such as hydraulic fluid or piston lubricant leaks into the ocean. As we will see, each location on planet earth will have a specific technology that will provide an uniquely advantageous solution to humanity's energy demands.
We shall see how effective this technology is (as I am sure it will go through improvements later down the learning curve) but until then I applaud the innovation and effort to make the world a cleaner and more sustainable place to live.
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