Its a very interesting point, and I guess until we see data form the open sea trial we won't really know what to expect in terms of power output per Ceto 3 in KW, in an average level of wave flux. (1-3m)
Nuclear is the obvious immediate solution for the world to move to for a low carbon power source. We are all familiar with the projected Uranium shortage in the medium term etc.
I see CNM Ceto technology as a possible replaced of some of the older nuclear plants in the next 15-30 years. There is certainly enough energy in wave energy and it is a logical progression for base load power production, as a renewable it is really the only option (geothermal will play a part in certain areas)
Nuclear Power Plants in the US as an example put out between 500MW -1300MW, so an renewable alternative would have to be capable of a minimum of 50 -80MW per project IMO.
Ceto tech. certainly has the advantage of being submerged, but there is a number of issues that would limit the number of farms permitted along various coastlines, including the effect of marine life, disruption of recreational areas etc.
I await the trial in Freemantle and some further information on this issue, will take up a small holding in the meantime.
CNM
carnegie corporation limited
power output per wave warm, page-6
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