Energy from ocean waves

The energy generated from waves breaking on the coast of Brazil has the potential to produce 87GW of electricity, as indicated by the findings of a new study. A 10 minute test held on 24 June and will last performed on a generator in Porto do Pecém, in the municipality of São Gonçalo do Amarante, Ceará, produced enough to supply auxiliary plant systems (lighting and air conditioning) electricity, he said power regulator of Brazil, Aneel, in a report. And testing operations will continue to make the plant to generate electricity for a longer time.