Energy

Marine machine: this is the Oyster prototype device for harnessing the power of ocean waves to make electricity.

Photographer: Image by Buchanan Communications

Giant Oyster Generates Green Power From The Sea

15 December 2009

by Ray Cooling, London Press Service

A HUGE new machine called “Oyster” - designed to harness the power of ocean waves and turn it into green electricity - has been installed off the Orkney Isles. read more

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