'Anaconda' harnesses wave power

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A new wave energy device known as "Anaconda" is the latest idea to harness the power of the seas.

Its inventors claim the key to its success lies in its simplicity: Anaconda is little more than a length of rubber tubing filled with water.

Waves in the water create bulges along the tubing that travel along its length gathering energy.

At the end of the tube, the surge of energy drives a turbine and generates electricity.

The device is being developed by Checkmate Seaenergy Ltd, which has been testing a small-scale 8m-long prototype in a wave tank in Gosport, Hampshire, owned by the science and technology company Qinetiq.

Paul Auston, chairman of Checkmate, says the tests have proved the concept works.
Video: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8034884.stm

[FreakinDJ]

1. They are building a Wage Generation plant in Mendocino CA now

If fact the company I work for is providing engineering and manpower for the project.

[Towlie]

3. Great! Nothing can solve unemployment better than a "wage generation plant".

But I think maybe you meant "wave generation plant". :)

[FreakinDJ]

5. Talk about your Freudian slip

But yep – for guys like me they are a money maker

[sandnsea]

4. This one is under water

The ones I've seen so far are either floats on the water, or huge machines anchored to the ocean floor. The only drawback to this one might be boat access and how much dedicated space they would require. Which one is your company working on?

[Towlie]

2. They sure are hyping it up with extravagant appeals to British nationalism.

[Ganja Ninja]

6. Britannia rules the waves don't cha know. n/t