Japan (TGW) – Scientists at Kyushu University in Japan have come up with a solution to Japan’s energy and food problems: massive floating generators.
200,000 hexagonal photovoltaic generators and wind turbines on the floating “eco-rigs”, which measure 1.2 miles by 0.5 miles, would produce about 300 megawatt hours of power.
Some of that power would be lost in transporting the power back to shore, but by strapping three of the rigs together, the effect would be the same as a standard nuclear power plant.
Some of the energy from the solar cells and wind generators would be diverted to power LEDs on the bottom of the rigs.
The lights would turn the platform into a nursery for a specially selected type of seaweed that absorbs carbon dioxide and feeds fish and plankton.
The eco-rigs will be unmanned and automatic.
The first rigs are expected to be ready three years from now.
Via :: Times Online
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Monday 14 March 2011
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