Green Japan making waves
November 3, 2009
Written by Evan FitzGerald in Green Energy, Green News, Japan, Sustainable Business
Long before the idea of creating power from the motion of the oceans, the Japanese have had a fascination with waves and weather. Ever since the kamikazes (divine wind) saved them from Mongol invasions under the command of Kublai Khan in the 13th century, the Japanese have honored the sea and its power. In more [...]
Ocean Power Technologies and Lockheed Martin Developing Utility-Scale Wave Power System
October 15, 2009
Written by Editor in Green Business, Green Technology
According to the press release, “Lockheed Martin and Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. have signed a commercial engineering services agreement to develop OPT’s wave energy systems for use in future utility-scale power generation projects. Under the agreement, Lockheed Martin will provide its expertise in systems integration, lean manufacturing, and test and optimization analysis to enhance OPT’s [...]
