A new company, Kepler Energy Limited, has been formed to develop a tidal turbine which has the potential to harness tidal energy more efficiently and cheaply, using a device which is simpler, more robust and more scaleable than current designs. The turbine is the result of research in Oxford University's Department of … Continue reading
When it comes to wave and tidal power, the United Kingdom has enormous potential to become a worldwide leader in the proliferation and utilization of the boundless renewable energy found in the ocean. The northern coast of the UK is one of the world's top locations capable of harnessing wave and tidal power in order to … Continue reading
This past few years saw rising interest expressed for renewable energy—the kind of energy that is abundant and free, being taken from natural resources like sunlight, water, rain, geothermal heat, wind, and tides. Because of concern over dwindling fuel supply and the increasing problem of global warming, numerous … Continue reading
The Irish are currently pursuing energy independence and the further development of their robust economy through the implementation of research and development into alternative energy sources. At the time of this writing, nearly 90% of Ireland's energy needs are met through importation - the highest level of foreign product … Continue reading
Anyone who has played in the ocean surf or experienced the current of a river, felt the tug of outgoing or incoming surf, recognizes that there is energy contained in moving bodies of water. Harnessing that energy to create electricity has been in third position, behind solar and wind, as a source of alternative … Continue reading
Did you know that tides could be a large source of energy and provide energy to some of the world's largest countries. You will find that there is a lot of advantages and disadvantages to using the tidal energy system. By researching the topic of power, you can help benefit your community and find an alternative form of … Continue reading
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire) - Seakinetics Corp www.seakinetics.org announced today that its agreement with Leviathon Energy Waves Ltd., an Israeli technology company, will provide a unique opportunity to exploit the use of a diverse range of cutting edge wind and wave energy turbine systems. This could significantly … Continue reading
In the past several years in Canada, the utilization of renewable energy has become a priority, especially in the forms of solar power and wind power. Another form of renewable energy in which Canada is beginning to see potential is that of wave and tidal power. Though much of the country's focus has been on the … Continue reading
The earth is undergoing a terrible bout of global warming with the carbon that is emitted by the burning of fossil fuels to generate electricity and when used in vehicles for transportation purposes. Moreover the sources of this fossil fuel are fast diminishing with the increased need of energy with the modernization of … Continue reading
It is unofficial - but around the world many of us agree on one thing: it is very likely that there will be an energy crisis in the future. We all know energy is a big issue in the contemporary world, and we have been convinced that humanity is at a crucial crossroads in its history because we face an energy shortage. Many … Continue reading