Tidal Power in Maine
Posted on Thursday, August 26th, 2010 at 9:42 am by Solar Energy USAA successful test of tidal power in Maine is being called “the fulfillment of the aborted Quoddy Tides power project championed by Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1920s.” A Company called Ocean Renewable Power has tested out a 60kw underwater turbine system that charges the batteries of a 41 foot coast guard search and rescue boat. The batteries will last for 5 hours.
Now that the test has been deemed a success, the company plans to move forward with a commercially available 150kw system. Cost for the commercial unit? Between 6 and 7 million including one time expenses. At a cost of $6,000,000, 150kw comes out to $40 per watt.
Not exactly as cost effective as solar but, presumably, advances in efficiency can be made as the technology moves forward.
http://www.solarenergy-usa.com
This entry was posted on Thursday, August 26th, 2010 at 9:42 am and is filed under General Articles.
