Ocean currents can power the world, say scientists

[sparky]

The technology can generate electricity in water flowing at a rate of less than one knot - about one mile an hour - meaning it could operate on most waterways and sea beds around the globe.

Ocean currents can power the world, say scientists - Telegraph

[karmakop]

Another interesting piece on this kind of technology here.

Think like a fish not like a bird, say researchers trying to harvest energy from water currents. Their new fish-inspired power generator can work in slow-moving currents where traditional turbines are less effective.

How Fishy Technology Could Power the Future | LiveScience

[michaljones]

[quote=sparky;256819]The technology can generate electricity in water flowing at a rate of less than one knot - about one mile an hour - meaning it could operate on most waterways and sea beds around the globe.




Yes it is one of the best way to generate the electricity ocean currents. It is the natural way to generate the electric power and is also not hazardous for our environment. We must go with such natural options only.

[Matt Johnson]

Speaking of thinking like a fish. . . The technology sounds good, but how will it affect marine life? Many technologies that seem to be good ideas at the time end up adversly affecting nature and future generations.