OPT is looking to install 10 of its 150kW PowerBuoy PB150 wave energy devices in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Reedsport, Oregon, and connect them to the electrical grid.
The company is seeking a license from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Oregon Iron Works is building the first device, under a contract that shows the early promise of ocean energy development – a point of emphasis within Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski’s broader effort to position the state as a clean energy leader.
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