Wave Amplifying Generator
Here's a summary of an article about a wave-amplifying generator:
Company: CorPower Device: C4 floating generator (62ft tall, 30ft diameter) Technology: WaveSpring - adjusts movement to amplify wave height for increased power generation (300% more than similar buoys) Safety Feature: "Transparent" mode - sits still during storms Test Results: Survived 61ft waves Peak power export: 600 kW (expected 850 kW at full capacity) LCoE (Levelized Cost of Energy) projected at $33-44 per MWh (competitive) Scalability: Needs large deployment (20GW = 20,000 buoys) for best LCoE Can extract 3-5 times more power per area than offshore wind farms Future: Multi-buoy site testing planned Potential to address growing global energy demands Needs large-scale implementation for significant impact "CorPower has projected a Levelized Cost of Energy (LCoE) in the range of US$33-44 per megawatt-hour once it's deployed 20 gigawatts of capacity. That would be a pretty competitive price, given that wave energy is pretty much 24/7 and can fill in the gaps when wind and solar aren't delivering." Watch: https://youtu.be/9qu2OIw4-p8 |
All times are GMT. The time now is 10:52 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.