The generator that 'proves ocean energy can work' is already powering homes
For the first time in Australian history, a trial run of a wave energy converter has succeeded in generating energy from chaotic and wild ocean waves to a power plant. Key points: Australia can now use the ocean for power generation after trials on King Island proved successful in generating energy This unit can now be commercialized and made up to five times larger and placed off any coast, anywhere in the world. Industry experts are “very happy” with the successful pilot, hope it now opens the door to the industry For years, companies around the world have tried to harness the power of the sea, with varying degrees of success. “This is truly the first project to successfully generate electricity for a customer, and it proves that ocean energy can work,” said Stephanie Thornton of the Australian Ocean Energy Group. Located off Raja Island in Bass Strait, the unit – created by Melbourne company Wave Swell Energy – has been generating electricity for the island’s local energy grid for t