“If we could harness 0.1 per cent of the energy in the ocean, we could support the energy needs of 15 billion people. In the English Channel, for example, there is a very strong current, so you produce a lot of power.”
There’s plenty of energy out there that’s just waiting to be harassed. As usual, however, Peak Soil is the problem.
Via: Telegraph:
A revolutionary device that can harness energy from slow-moving rivers and ocean currents could provide enough power for the entire world, scientists claim.
