A revolutionary device that can harness energy from slow-moving rivers and ocean currents could provide enough power for the entire world, scientists claim. 29 Nov 2008 | The Daily Telegraph | Jasper Copping The technology can generate electricity in water flowing at a rate of less than one knot – about one mile an hour [...]
Ocean currents can power the world, say scientists
By Paul Stewart in November 30th 2008 No Comment »
Filed Under fish, hydropower, world water Tags: electricity, ocean currents, revolutionary device, rivers, turbines, vortex-induced vibrations for aquatic clean energy, water power, waterways
Filed Under fish, hydropower, world water Tags: electricity, ocean currents, revolutionary device, rivers, turbines, vortex-induced vibrations for aquatic clean energy, water power, waterways
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