World's largest hydroelectric machine that uses wave energy

In a world where people are looking for a better and cleaner alternative to coal as our source of energy, engineers and scientists have engaged in different researches to find a new source of power that would be good for us and for the environment as well. Knowing that the world’s surface is made up of 70% water, they found a way to use ocean waves as a new source of clean energy. Who would have thought that using wave turbines can lead “exceptional results” in generating power? Aquamarine Power, a Scottish wave power company, spent months testing its Oyster 800 wave machine in Orkney. This is the largest working hydroelectric machine that uses wave energy to produce power in the world. It works by pumping high-pressure water into its hydroelectric turbine, which then powers the electric grid that is used around its neighborhood for electric consumption. This device can be used even at shallow depths and it’s easy to maintain. The company expects that it can power 9,000 houses using 20 of its Oysters.

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