Ocean Power Delivery looks set to expand to New Zealand

Ocean Power Delivery is apparently in talks with Power Generation Projects of New Zealand and looking to source the manufacturing of up to 140 machines. Because of the large size of the machines and the relatively large distance between Europe (the traditional location for production of the machines) local manufacturing makes more sense.

The scale of such a project is enormous as 15 converters are able to supply enough power for 10,000 households.  The Pelamis which uses hydraulic pressure generated by waves which pass through the large tubes to generate electricity is one of a number of concepts which is being looked at in New Zealand to harness the power of the oceans. The South Seas surrounding New Zealand have a sheer endless amount of energy. As a country which also relies on a pristine environment which is a source of natural pride, wave power makes sense.

Analysts have commented that it will still take another 5-10 years before wave energy costs per mW come down to that of wind power. According to the director of Power Generation Projects, Chris Curlett the first wave power farm could be up and running within the next three years.

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