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.
A wave energy harvester in the shape of an underwater saucer is among the innovative new designs heading for commercial development.
Australia-based wave energy technology developer Carnegie Wave Energy has announced it has received funding for a 15 MW commercial wave energy project at Wave Hub, in Cornwall in the United Kingdom, the company’s first international contract.
Ocean energy has been relegated to wallflower status at the COP21 Paris climate talks, but it gets a moment in the sun on the Breakthrough TV series.
Originally published on RenewEconomy. By Sophie Vorrath Western Australian wave power company Carnegie Wave Energy has revealed that it is collaboration with WA network operator Western Power to develop the world’s first wave-integrated renewable energy microgrid project to be connected to an electricity network. The Garden Island Microgrid Project will … [continued]
Originally published on Renew Economy. The South Australian Labor government gained a lot of credit – and success – when it announced a 33 per cent renewable energy target for the state by 2020. It seemed very ambitious at the time, but it turns out that it was just a … [continued]
Originally published on ThinkProgress. By Kiley Kroh. While the news about climate change seems to get worse every day, the rapidly improving technology, declining costs, and increasing accessibility of clean energy is the true bright spot in the march toward a zero-carbon future. 2013 had more clean energy milestones than … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy This is one of the rare times that being a technology company in Australia is a pretty good place to be. At least compared to project developers. Perth-based Carnegie Wave Energy has enjoyed a 150 per cent jump in its share price this year – and … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy. Perth-based Carnegie Wave Energy says it will become the first company in the world to build a wave-powered desalination plant, and the first to have a wave energy project that delivers both electrons and fresh water. The announcement comes after Carnegie signed a “co-operation agreement with … [continued]