Aquamarine Power Award for Innovation

Wave power generator developed by Aquamarine Power took the energy award for Innovation in Engineering at the Engineer Technology and Innovation Awards 2009 in England today. Officially launched in November off the coast of Scotland, the “Oyster” is the only wave generator currently in operation. It rests on the sea floor just off shore, reaching [...]

Green Japan making waves

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 [...]