Taming the tide: wave energy

31/05/12 12:52 CET

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What if we could harness the power of the waves as well as we can harness the power of the wind?

The waves off the west coast of Denmark are full of energy – but their power also makes them difficult to master.

Wave energy entrepreneur Lars Elbaek is currently testing a new system offshore.

More about: Denmark, New technologies, Tidal energy

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