The Long Wait For “Flying Saucer” Wave Energy Is Almost Over
A wave energy harvester in the shape of an underwater saucer is among the innovative new designs heading for commercial development.
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Notice of Intent: Up To $112.5 Million Funding Opportunity to Support U.S. Wave Energy Development
On July 31, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office announced an intent to provide up to $112.5 million in funding to advance the commercial readiness of wave energy technologies through open water testing and system validation. DOE anticipates opening this funding opportunity in or around September 2024. Wave … [continued]
Wave Energy: Today 1.25 Megawatts, Tomorrow 2300 Terawatt-Hours Per Year
In a huge step forward for marine energy, a massive 1.25-megawatt, 826-ton buoy-type wave energy converter will be hooked up to the grid in Hawaii this year.
SharkFest Is A Great Opportunity To Talk About Wave Energy, Too
With SharkFest 2024 comes a reminder that wave energy and other renewables will benefit shark habitats by pushing fossil energy out.
Loney Buoy Seeks Next-Generation Wave Energy Converter
Oceanographers are hoping that a new wave energy converter will prevent brownouts and data loss at remote sensing buoys.
Beneath the Surface: Alec Schnabel Has the Power (and the Power Electronics) To Advance Wave…
Schnabel and Ocean Energy May Be Young, but Both Can Help Fight Climate Change Most kids who grew up in chilly, snow-prone areas remember the dreaded five-day rule: After five snow days savoring hot chocolate and chucking snowballs, any extra had to be traded for precious summer vacation days. Alec … [continued]
Wave Energy Is (Really, Finally) Coming For Your Fossil Fuels
Wave energy converters can harvest electricity from the ocean, helping coastal communities cut their reliance on fossil fuels.
How Origami, Acrylic Skins, & Flexible Flaps Are Advancing Wave Energy
With Two Awards and Some Stellar Students, Researcher Polishes New, Highly Flexible Technology Blake Boren had a few questions about the flexible flap. Like, how big should the flap be? What is the optimal flap shape? And what is the best way to build a flexible flap? “I guess a … [continued]
The Weird, Wild World Of Wave Energy Just Got Weirder
A wave energy device that resembles a deconstructed sea serpent has caught the eye of both public and private renewable energy investors.
New Wave Energy Devices To Suck Clean Kilowatts From The Seven Seas
Wave energy conversion devices will tap into an infinite supply of ocean power, if all goes according to plan.
