For centuries, the ocean and all its majesty has been inspiring lovers, artists and now...engineers? Indeed. By creating a technology that taps into the power of waves, Finavera has discovered that ocean waves contain the highest energy density.
Finavera’s offshore ‘power plants’ consist of buoys that convert wave energy and are proven to be a time-tested technology. Clusters of these buoys, called AquaBuOYs, are positioned several miles offshore where wave resources are the greatest without disrupting the ocean environment. By transmitting the power to shore through a secure, undersea transmission line, Finavera buoy clusters provide clean, renewable energy for large populations.
For the first buoy project located in Makah Bay, Wash., Finavera partnered with the Native American tribe that has resided there for centuries: the Makah Nation. Working with the Makahs, Finavera was able to learn about the history and the power of the bay. Today, the Makah Nation is currently an owner and distributor of the wave energy and is helping communities find energy independence.
To see more, head to www.finavera.com
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