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Wave Energy - Australia could do that

8:17 PM, 19/10/2007 .. Posted in Articles .. 2 comments .. Link

For some time, a number of small companies have tried to develop and commercialise a range of different wave energy technologies as a non-polluting source of energy.

From the Australian Government - Greenhouse Office:
"However, finding a reliable and efficient method to extract that power has long been a barrier to commercial wave-energy production. Over the past couple of years, this has begun to change with the emergence of various new wave-energy technologies. Ocean waves represent the most concentrated form of renewable energy and abundant resources are available around Australia's lengthy coastline."

Yes, believe it or not - The Australian Government has been discussing and investing in renewable energy sources for 11 long years! See: http://www.greenhouse.gov.au/renewable/projects/index.html. Wouldn't that just stop your bed from burning.

Wave Energy in Australia:
CETO is one company pursing wave energy prospects in Australia stating that a small array of their CETO II units will be operating off Fremantle by the end of 2008. The company wants to build the world's first wave-energy farm to produce electricity from the ocean and details are being finalised for a $400 million, 50MW demonstration plant.

Oceanlinx is currently in late-stage negotiations with a major Australian energy company for ten units to be located in Portland with a peak capacity of 15 MW.

A guide to the different types of Ocean Wave Energy Technology:
http://ocsenergy.anl.gov/guide/wave/index.cfm
http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1117412.htm
http://discovermagazine.com/2005/dec/ocean-energy

Video:
A system gaining a lot of attention is the Pelamis Wave Power System by Ocean Power Delivery LTD - Video runs for about one hour.

A European Commission video that introduces the Wave Dragon wave energy converter - video runs for a few minutes.

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Water, water, everywhere

4:44 PM, 6/3/2008 .. Posted by Anonymous
Build dams, we need the water, Has anyone EVER HEARD OF HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER.

Wave Power in Australia?

4:21 PM, 20/12/2008 .. Posted by Water Recycle Group
Plenty of research, many suitable locations and several technologies available, but needs the investment for the pilot plant to make it happen in Australia. WRG looked at 2 technologies (US & Asian) and it can be done, but needs at least A$15 million investment/grants and a lot of government coordination for agency approvals to design, supply, install and commission a serious pilot plant. And yes, there is also plenty of real scope for hydropower from existing water flows energy - both natural and urban water flows.

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