The tides turn every single day, an enormous amount of energy called into being by the force of gravity and the moon.
Ocean energy technologies have only recently emerged as an area of significant R&D. A number of such technologies–designed to tap the power of the ocean's waves, temperature differences, currents and tides–are currently under development.
Daniel Englander, senior energy analyst at GTM Research, and author of Forecasting the Future of Ocean Power, will talk about the potential on Thursday, May 7 Webinar that will feature discussion of the ocean power technology field. Note: Pacific Time 11; 2 p.m. ET.
SRI International recently tested a novel wave-powered, buoy-mounted energy generator that employs SRI's technology to generate "clean" electricity simply by changing the shape of a polymer.
Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) plans to begin testing its OCGen technology at two ocean current sites along Florida's east coast where the Gulf Stream current runs in close proximity to the largest load centers and utility substations in Florida.
The Center for Ocean Energy Technology at Florida Atlantic University is working on a National Open-Ocean Energy Laboratory that will provide a permanent infrastructure offshore of South Florida to serve as an integrated, standardized testing and research range for advanced marine and hydrokinetic devices.
The Webinar will include audience interactivity and a 15-minute Q&A session with the moderator and presenters.
For more information about how to register or view the archived seminar (for those who cannot view it live), visit http://www.greentechmedia.com/.
