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Hydroelectricity with a rubber snake

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The Anaconda, is a 600 foot long rubber device designed to harness the power of the waves. It's essentially a 20-foot-wide rubber tube full of water and when anchored at sea, the waves cause the Anaconda to undulate, pushing a "bulgewave" to the bottom of the tube where it generates electricity through a small turbine. The power is then transmitted back to land through a small cable.

It's estimated that each Anaconda could produce enough electricity to power several hundred homes, and if tests continue to be successful, "farms" with hundreds of the devices could be ready to go as early as 5 years from now.
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14 responses // Hydroelectricity with a rubber snake

  • it will never be implemented in america , because it's obscene looking . a 600 ft. long sperm looking thing jiggling about underwater - no.
    malathion
  • definitely more eco friendly than the underwater turbines. at least they are looking for alternatives to capturing sea power. whether its efficient enough for use or not, at least they're trying and of that i am glad
    diode
  • This I support fully, underwater turbines/propellers - $%@#ing stupid though.
    RudyRudell
  • What would the environmental impact of thousands of these things be?
    Julie_Soller
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  • Its a good idea if it helps. A long spermy thing in the water aint so bad if it helps the earth. But a good point...whats the effect of multiple "anacondas" ?? Do they pose a threat to climate?society? aside from only taking care of a couple hundred homes what are the cons?
    Azucena
  • Some poor giant squid is gonna think it's a giant worm and eat it. On the other hand, we'll catch a giant squid.
    CarlosIsDown
  • It would be very beneficial if we could harness some of the oceans kinetic energy in a natural way. Unfortunately, as with most forms of natural energy, we cannot do so without leaving our mark.

    Our poor planet -- first she gets drilled full of holes, and now we are sticking 600 foot long rubber tubes in her.
    Narcoleptic_Insomnia
  • My anaconda don't want none unless you've got buns hon
    You can do side bends or sit-ups, but please don't lose that butt
    OWNED1313
  • http://current.com/items/89076947_giant_rubber_snake_co...
    People sure do like this snake idea! Check out this video of it in action.
    phillyharper
  • because missouri is landlocked, i guess i won't be seeing these benefit my home state anytime soon.
    bishopobispo
  • anyone have any technical details on the small tubines and how the function in this "anaconda"?
    74spitfire
  • who cares if its 600 ft long and looks like a sperm cell.. do you live underwater?

    plausible cons would be interesting to hear
    Dut
    • Dut
    • 3 months ago
  • more like buldgewave
    marpunk

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