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New Tidal-Energy Testbed Launched In Devon

Posted by timothy on from the lowered-might-be-a-better-word dept.

JaJ_D writes " According to the Beeb, Lynmonth in North Devon (in the south west of the UK) have just launched a new tidal energy generating system. The system is different to others by having the rotor blades fully under water and turning at about 20 rpm (so no harm to the fish). Each '...single 11 metre-long rotor blade will be capable of producing 300 kilowatts of electricity and will be a test-bed for further tidal turbines' Clean, relatively cheap and very little damage to the environment either by discharges or damage to the views. I wonder how many more will be made."

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  1. You are slowing the moon down!!! by OwnerOfWhinyCat · · Score: 5, Funny

    Stop it. Just STOP it!

    This message brought to you by the Society for the Preservation of Astronomical Zealotry

  2. Go ahead... by Atario · · Score: 2, Funny

    ...swim through there. I dares ya. I DOUBLE DOG dares ya.

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  3. Re:Tidal energy is dying! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny
    Tidal energy is dying, just like BSD. That is why no one is posting on this thread.


    Honestly, you are a moron. But, it doesn't always have to be this way. You can help! Step one, is killing anyone as dumb or dumber than you. Step two is killing yourself. Any questions? I would imagine so, based on your limited intellect. Have a nice life.

  4. Hmmm mix this with John West by schappim · · Score: 2, Funny

    Now if only they mixed this with a John West Tinning Factory, you'd get the whole mushed fish thing, and free power!

  5. Re:I'm impressed by Red+Rocket · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...I doubt florida is going to have much luck with wind power- it's dead flat, and the best places for wind power tend to be mountain passes, which 'funnel' in the wind.

    Which is why the next Americas Cup race will be held in Colorado.

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