Dr. Frits Bliek and his team at Ocean Grazer are building an "Ocean Battery" that brings hydrodam technology to the sea.
On this episode of Here's an Idea™, Bliek, CEO of the Netherlands-based energy company, talks about an innovative idea for power that involves plastic bags, underground reservoirs, and a big drill.
How Does the Ocean Battery Work?
The battery pumps water from underground reservoirs into flexible bladders, just above the seabed. When there is a demand for power, the water, pressurized by the sea, is routed through hydroturbines in the tube to generate electricity.
See a video below of the Ocean Battery in action.
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