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Be careful what you say people!!!
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Yes,there is a big market for it around the world.
The more I dig the more potential I see!!!
I see minimum of 2 waste to fuel facilities. One in South East and one in mid west.
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6040 Upshaw Suite #105
Humble, TX 77396
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Phone: 281-441-2538
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www.globalcleanenergy.net
Global Clean Energy, Inc. operates as a developer of waste to energy and platinum group metals (PGM) smelting and recovery plants across North America. The company intends to optimize commercially available technologies to recover, reclaim, and convert waste and PGM into commercially viable energy and off takes, a process that the company refers to as Reforming Environmental Salvage into Clean Usable Energy. The company is focused on the North American markets in implementing commercially proven technologies to convert and recover end-of-life plastic, tires, biomass, ASR auto shred, and PGM. The company intends to build-own-operate plants utilizing technologies worldwide in the plastic and tire waste to energy field with sites under contract in the Southeast and Midwestern U.S., which would process 30-60 tons per day of each substrate. The company is in the midst of finalizing agreements for the development of a Plasma Arch PGM recovery site in the Southern U.S. Target Clients The company would target industries, such as the automotive, chemical, plastic, paper, and tire industries. Significant Events In January 2015, Global Clean Energy, Inc. and MicroEnergies, LLC have formed a Joint Venture to develop pyrolysis projects utilizing proven technologies and feedstock agreements acquired by MicroEnergies, LLC. Additionally, MicroEnergies, LLC would oversee current and future projects in the Project Development division of GCEI. Competition The company competes with Techemet, Johnson Matthey, and BASF in the PGM recovery industry.
Black carbon being sold.
Source Chemicals for Rubber Industrial Price Manufacturing Rubber Processing Chemical Additive Carbon Nanotubes Black on m.alibaba.com
https://m.alibaba.com/product/60421508261/Chemicals-for-Rubber-Industrial-Price-Manufacturing.html?s=p#
Here is prices of black carbon which is a byproduct of waste to fuel facilities.
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Effective October 1, 2015ASTM Grades - Ex-Works Prices
GradeShipping Point*Bulk/Lb. PriceGradeShipping Point*Bulk/Lb.PriceN110G$1.8875N339A,B,G$1.5625N115G$1.8150N347A$1.5625N120B$2.0300N351B$1.4675N121A,G$1.9125N358G$1.4790N134B$2.1575N550A,G$1.3420N220B, G$1.5900N650A,G$1.3220N231B$1.6470N660A,G$1.3195N234A,B$1.7800N762A,G$1.3195N299A,B,G$1.5760N772A,G$1.3195N326A,G$1.4675N774G$1.3195N330A,B,G$1.4675
Specialty Blacks - Ex-Works PricesGradeShipping Point*Bulk/Lb. PriceGradeShipping Point*Bulk/Lb. PriceSR155A$2.2575SR630G$1.4220SR310B, G$1.4725SR699G$1.4695SR401G$1.5790SR711G$1.5195SR511G$1.5420SR750G$1.4195SR530G$1.4420SR200A$2.1800
SidCon Blacks - Ex-Works PricesGradeShipping Point*Bulk/Lb. PriceSC119G$2.1875SC159A$2.2575SC419G$1.7790
*A = Addis, LA B = Big Spring, TX G = Borger, TX
Terms and ConditionsThe above prices are subject to SRCE's standard terms of sale (available for review at www.sidrich.com).SRCE reserves the right to charge a late fee of 1.5 percent per month on total overdue amounts.Constructively placed hopper cars held for more than 30 days are subject to a $50 per day demurrage charge.Payment Terms: net 30 Days.Minimum lead time is fourteen (14) business days.Prices are subject to change without notice.Restocking Fee: 5% of the value of the product, subject to a minimum charge of $500, plus return freight.Standard Packaging and Premium Charges
$0.0400 per pound for intermediate bulk containers above 60 cu. ft. (J, K, N)
$0.0500 Per pound for 60 cu. ft. intermediate bulk containers and below (R)
$0.0600 Per pound for 38 cu. ft. intermediate bulk containers with liner (L).
$0.0500 Per pound for 50 lb. or 25 kg.paper or poly bags*. (A, C, O,O-1))
$0.0800 Per pound for cardboard cartons with paper or poly bags.
$0.1000 Per pound for Cotter Warehouse (Akron) shipments.
$0.0200 Per pound for LTL shipments.
$0.0150 Per pound for hopper cars.
$0.0400 Per pound for plastic pallets with skids 1,600 lbs. or less.
$0.0200 per pound for plastic pallets with skids greater than 1,600 lbs.
Purchases less than a full skid carry a $50.00 per invoice upcharge.
Sid Richardson Carbon Co.'s poly bags have a specification vicat softening point of 94°C and a melt point of 109°C. The end user assumes responsibility for determining if the bag is suitable for batch inclusive applications.
Transloading Charges
$0.0200 Per pound from hopper car to hopper truck.
$0.0300 Per pound from hopper car to intermediate bulk container.
$0.0300 Per pound from hopper truck to intermediate bulk container.
$0.0300 Per pound from intermediate bulk container to hopper car.
$0.0300 Per pound from intermediate bulk container to hopper truck.
Revised 10/01/15
Price increase of $0.0400 for all grades
Deleted the following grades: SR123, SR129, SR201, SR301, SR303, SR315, SR385, SR611
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Carbon Black is in everyday and specialty products.
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Overview of Uses
Traditionally, carbon black has been used as a reinforcing agent in tires. Today, because of its unique properties, the uses of carbon black have expanded to include pigmentation, ultraviolet (UV) stabilization and conductive agents in a variety of everyday and specialty high performance products, including:
Tires and Industrial Rubber Products: Carbon black is added to rubber as both a filler and as a strengthening or reinforcing agent. For various types of tires, it is used in innerliners, carcasses, sidewalls and treads utilizing different types based on specific performance requirements. Carbon black is also used in many molded and extruded industrial rubber products, such as belts, hoses, gaskets, diaphragms, vibration isolation devices, bushings, air springs, chassis bumpers, and multiple types of pads, boots, wiper blades, fascia, conveyor wheels, and grommets.Plastics: Carbon blacks are now widely used for conductive packaging, films, fibers, moldings, pipes and semi-conductive cable compounds in products such as refuse sacks, industrial bags, photographic containers, agriculture mulch film, stretch wrap, and thermoplastic molding applications for automotive, electrical/electronics, household appliances and blow-molded containers.Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Compounds: Carbon blacks are carefully designed to transform electrical characteristics from insulating to conductive in products such as electronics packaging, safety applications, and automotive parts.High Performance Coatings: Carbon blacks provide pigmentation, conductivity, and UV protection for a number of coating applications including automotive (primer basecoats and clearcoats), marine, aerospace, decorative, wood, and industrial coatings.Toners and Printing Inks: Carbon blacks enhance formulations and deliver broad flexibility in meeting specific color requirements.
I hope people has done actual DD on all aspects of the companies products and potential. Did thier math calculations so they know what they have.
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.PALLADIUM
.BIOFUEL
.BLACK CARBON
.STEEL
EXCELLENT!!!!!! thank you for the info. It's about time they did something about it.
LOL,that is exactly right!!!! I love reading your post.
I hope people has done actual DD on all aspects of the companies products and potential. Did thier math calculations so they know what they have.
.PLATINUM
.PALLADIUM
.BIOFUEL
.BLACK CARBON
.STEEL
I see minimum of 2 waste to fuel facilities. One in South East and one in mid west.
Global Clean Energy Inc (GCEI:OTC US)
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6040 Upshaw Suite #105
Humble, TX 77396
United States
Phone: 281-441-2538
Fax:
www.globalcleanenergy.net
Global Clean Energy, Inc. operates as a developer of waste to energy and platinum group metals (PGM) smelting and recovery plants across North America. The company intends to optimize commercially available technologies to recover, reclaim, and convert waste and PGM into commercially viable energy and off takes, a process that the company refers to as Reforming Environmental Salvage into Clean Usable Energy. The company is focused on the North American markets in implementing commercially proven technologies to convert and recover end-of-life plastic, tires, biomass, ASR auto shred, and PGM. The company intends to build-own-operate plants utilizing technologies worldwide in the plastic and tire waste to energy field with sites under contract in the Southeast and Midwestern U.S., which would process 30-60 tons per day of each substrate. The company is in the midst of finalizing agreements for the development of a Plasma Arch PGM recovery site in the Southern U.S. Target Clients The company would target industries, such as the automotive, chemical, plastic, paper, and tire industries. Significant Events In January 2015, Global Clean Energy, Inc. and MicroEnergies, LLC have formed a Joint Venture to develop pyrolysis projects utilizing proven technologies and feedstock agreements acquired by MicroEnergies, LLC. Additionally, MicroEnergies, LLC would oversee current and future projects in the Project Development division of GCEI. Competition The company competes with Techemet, Johnson Matthey, and BASF in the PGM recovery industry.
Black carbon being sold.
Source Chemicals for Rubber Industrial Price Manufacturing Rubber Processing Chemical Additive Carbon Nanotubes Black on m.alibaba.com
https://m.alibaba.com/product/60421508261/Chemicals-for-Rubber-Industrial-Price-Manufacturing.html?s=p#
Here is prices of black carbon which is a byproduct of waste to fuel facilities.
Sid Richardson. Answering the call.
Menu
Home > Products & Pricing > Pricing > Carbon Black Pricing
To Place an order or Talk to a Rep: 800-767-2227330-666-2777carbonblack@sidrich.comCarbon Black Pricing
List Prices
Effective October 1, 2015ASTM Grades - Ex-Works Prices
GradeShipping Point*Bulk/Lb. PriceGradeShipping Point*Bulk/Lb.PriceN110G$1.8875N339A,B,G$1.5625N115G$1.8150N347A$1.5625N120B$2.0300N351B$1.4675N121A,G$1.9125N358G$1.4790N134B$2.1575N550A,G$1.3420N220B, G$1.5900N650A,G$1.3220N231B$1.6470N660A,G$1.3195N234A,B$1.7800N762A,G$1.3195N299A,B,G$1.5760N772A,G$1.3195N326A,G$1.4675N774G$1.3195N330A,B,G$1.4675
Specialty Blacks - Ex-Works PricesGradeShipping Point*Bulk/Lb. PriceGradeShipping Point*Bulk/Lb. PriceSR155A$2.2575SR630G$1.4220SR310B, G$1.4725SR699G$1.4695SR401G$1.5790SR711G$1.5195SR511G$1.5420SR750G$1.4195SR530G$1.4420SR200A$2.1800
SidCon Blacks - Ex-Works PricesGradeShipping Point*Bulk/Lb. PriceSC119G$2.1875SC159A$2.2575SC419G$1.7790
*A = Addis, LA B = Big Spring, TX G = Borger, TX
Terms and ConditionsThe above prices are subject to SRCE's standard terms of sale (available for review at www.sidrich.com).SRCE reserves the right to charge a late fee of 1.5 percent per month on total overdue amounts.Constructively placed hopper cars held for more than 30 days are subject to a $50 per day demurrage charge.Payment Terms: net 30 Days.Minimum lead time is fourteen (14) business days.Prices are subject to change without notice.Restocking Fee: 5% of the value of the product, subject to a minimum charge of $500, plus return freight.Standard Packaging and Premium Charges
$0.0400 per pound for intermediate bulk containers above 60 cu. ft. (J, K, N)
$0.0500 Per pound for 60 cu. ft. intermediate bulk containers and below (R)
$0.0600 Per pound for 38 cu. ft. intermediate bulk containers with liner (L).
$0.0500 Per pound for 50 lb. or 25 kg.paper or poly bags*. (A, C, O,O-1))
$0.0800 Per pound for cardboard cartons with paper or poly bags.
$0.1000 Per pound for Cotter Warehouse (Akron) shipments.
$0.0200 Per pound for LTL shipments.
$0.0150 Per pound for hopper cars.
$0.0400 Per pound for plastic pallets with skids 1,600 lbs. or less.
$0.0200 per pound for plastic pallets with skids greater than 1,600 lbs.
Purchases less than a full skid carry a $50.00 per invoice upcharge.
Sid Richardson Carbon Co.'s poly bags have a specification vicat softening point of 94°C and a melt point of 109°C. The end user assumes responsibility for determining if the bag is suitable for batch inclusive applications.
Transloading Charges
$0.0200 Per pound from hopper car to hopper truck.
$0.0300 Per pound from hopper car to intermediate bulk container.
$0.0300 Per pound from hopper truck to intermediate bulk container.
$0.0300 Per pound from intermediate bulk container to hopper car.
$0.0300 Per pound from intermediate bulk container to hopper truck.
Revised 10/01/15
Price increase of $0.0400 for all grades
Deleted the following grades: SR123, SR129, SR201, SR301, SR303, SR315, SR385, SR611
© 2016 sidrichardson. All Rights Reserved. Login.
Here are some things that black carbon is used to make.
HomeWhat is Carbon Black?Carbon Black UsesFAQsAbout ICBALinks
Carbon Black is in everyday and specialty products.
Carbon Black Uses
Overview of UsesCarbon Black User's Guide
Overview of Uses
Traditionally, carbon black has been used as a reinforcing agent in tires. Today, because of its unique properties, the uses of carbon black have expanded to include pigmentation, ultraviolet (UV) stabilization and conductive agents in a variety of everyday and specialty high performance products, including:
Tires and Industrial Rubber Products: Carbon black is added to rubber as both a filler and as a strengthening or reinforcing agent. For various types of tires, it is used in innerliners, carcasses, sidewalls and treads utilizing different types based on specific performance requirements. Carbon black is also used in many molded and extruded industrial rubber products, such as belts, hoses, gaskets, diaphragms, vibration isolation devices, bushings, air springs, chassis bumpers, and multiple types of pads, boots, wiper blades, fascia, conveyor wheels, and grommets.Plastics: Carbon blacks are now widely used for conductive packaging, films, fibers, moldings, pipes and semi-conductive cable compounds in products such as refuse sacks, industrial bags, photographic containers, agriculture mulch film, stretch wrap, and thermoplastic molding applications for automotive, electrical/electronics, household appliances and blow-molded containers.Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Compounds: Carbon blacks are carefully designed to transform electrical characteristics from insulating to conductive in products such as electronics packaging, safety applications, and automotive parts.High Performance Coatings: Carbon blacks provide pigmentation, conductivity, and UV protection for a number of coating applications including automotive (primer basecoats and clearcoats), marine, aerospace, decorative, wood, and industrial coatings.Toners and Printing Inks: Carbon blacks enhance formulations and deliver broad flexibility in meeting specific color requirements.
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LOl, sorry Ole buddy but I wanted those shares before the news came out.
I had to go up. I bought all the .0041 today 216K shares.
Excellent job!!! Very thorough.
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MicroEnergies is currently developing projects utilizing micro-cogeneration, biomass and waste to energy projects, solar air-conditioning and other creative hybrid products on the cutting edge of power generation.
MicroEnergies, LLC utilizes publicly traded EPC Contractors with long histories of successful energy project construction to assure successful completion of each gasification project.
Steven Mann, President, has developed solar systems dating back to the mid 1980s. Mr. Mann has facilitated some of the first investor funded (micro-utility) solar projects in southern California.
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That is what will be used in thier waste to fuel facilities. It's in the latest filing.
Thanks hammy, take my 2 post put them together and you will see that 1 waste to fuel facility has the potential for
$7,471,000.00 annual revenue.
Pyrolysis systems are based on 30 ton module designed to convert approximately
9,900 tons of end of life tires or waste plastics annually, specifically targeting
polyethylene and polypropylene, to produce in excess of 3.1million gallons of liquid
fuel including diesel. Plastic waste and End of life tires are continuously treated in a
cylindrical chamber and the pyrolytic gases condensed in a specially-designed
condenser system to yield predominantly straight chain aliphatic hydrocarbons
with little formation of by-products. These hydrocarbons are then selectively
condensed and cleaved further to produce the average carbon chain length required
for distillate fuel. The plastic and tires are pryrolized at 370 ºC-420 ºC and the
pyrolysis gases are condensed in a 2-stage condenser to produce a low-sulfur
distillate. (Pyrolysis is a process of thermal degradation in the absence of oxygen.)
The system consists of stock in-feed system, pyrolysis chambers, contactors,
distillation, centrifuge, oil recovery line, off-gas cleaning, and residual contamination
removal.
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Morning vegasandre,just checking in I don't post much anymore. Let's just keep hanging in there. I haven't found anything yet. but with military contract companies who knows may not be allowed to put out news for now.
2nd attorney letter in 8 days. Looks like they are getting everything cleared and in order before disclosure. GCEI
Yes,we have to realize different country, different culture, different methods. BBRD
Yes, do some DD on what the annual revenue will be for 1 small waste to fuel plant. The plans is for several of them.
Some people stopped bid sitting when they saw the 911. Doing DD they know the value of what the company has.
trader-168 Thursday, 04/14/11 12:32:05 PMRe: Anthem post# 144500Post # of 225409
911 is one of the MM signals
Google "market maker signals 911" and you will find it states that 911 in MM speak means incoming news.
100 > I need shares
200 > I need shares badly but dont take it down to get em
300 > Take the price down to get shares....
400 > Trade it sideways based on Supply and Demand
500 > Gap one way or the other, usually to the direction
of the 500 trade. Sometimes -if in the middle -keep the price right where it is
911 > News incoming
Even the byproduct black carbon can be sold for profit. GCEI
As of the date of the S1 which stated that Norman had no ties with PGCX. that is true. He owned no part of PGCX at that time.
GOOGLE5, I hope you and your son has a wonderful fishing trip together and the memories and pictures are cherished. And may this stock do well for your wife. We have a very good friend in common.
People get real there is nothing to post about until after the litigation is over.
Thanks I'll hold on to it. Starting to pick up!! ADCF
Not yet. I think the thing here is patience we have to remember they are from another country and thier way of doing things will be different from ours. So far I have been able to find enough tidbits of info to prove to me that thier prs are not lies.
Funny thing is it is sure being gobbled up!!!!! BBRD
Your welcome I hope it helps everyone. I wished I could buy more but funds all tied up.
I found it by using the companies name that bbrd is to partner with in Kenya. I spent 3 hours digging for that last night. And when I finally found it i was so deep in newspapers and Kenya official green technology updates I just copied it and got out.
Scroll down to bottom you will see SDE was in INDIA in 1998. That is why they traveled to Israel. They have passed experience with the company.
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Ocean can produce two types of energy: thermal energy from the sun's heat, and mechanical energy from the tides and waves. The fact that the marine renewable sector is less well developed than other energy industries presents companies with both opportunities and challenges. The lack of an established industry structure can make entry into the market uncertain for newcomers. However, this lack of structure also means that companies are potentially more able to create and take opportunities than is possible in other parts of the energy industry that are developed and more mature. A wide range of companies are involved in the marine renewable sector. The figure below shows the key segments of the sector - services that are needed for the successful completion of a project range from insurance and finance, resource assessments, environmental surveys, design, manufacture, offshore construction, operation and decommissioning.
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Tidal Energy
Tides are generated through a combination of forces exerted by the gravitational pull of the sun and the moon and the rotation of the earth. The relative motion of the three bodies produces different tidal cycles which affect the range of the tides. In addition, the tidal range is increased substantially by local effects such as shelving, funneling, reflection and resonance. Energy can be extracted from tides by creating a reservoir or basin behind a barrage and then passing tidal waters through turbines in the barrage to generate electricity. Tidal energy is extremely site specific requires mean tidal differences greater than 4 meters and also favorable topographical conditions, such as estuaries or certain types of bays in order to bring down costs of dams etc. Since India is surrounded by sea on three sides, its potential to harness tidal energy has been recognized by the Government of India.
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Tidal Barrage[ii]
A way of converting the energy of tides into electric power. A tidal barrage works in a similar way to that of a hydroelectric scheme, except that the dam is much bigger and spans a river estuary. When the tide goes in and out, the water flows through tunnels in the barrage. The ebb and flow of the tides can be used to turn a turbine, or it can be used to push air through a pipe, which then turns a turbine.
Comprehensive List of Tidal Stream Devices
Comprehensive Information on Tidal Technology?
Commercial Status of Tidal Stream Devices (as on 2009)
Company Class Technology Country Year Stage
Aqua Marine Power Tidal Horizontal Axis Turbine UK 2007 Prototype
Verdant Power Tidal Horizontal Axis Turbine US 2000 Commercial
Marine Current Turbines Tidal Horizontal Axis Turbine UK 2000 Commercial
SMD Hydrovision Tidal Horizontal Axis Turbine UK 2003 Prototype
Open-Hydro Tidal Open Center Turbine Ireland 2006 Pre-Commercial
Hammerfest Strom Tidal Horizontal Axis Turbine Norway 2007 Pilot
Potential of tidal energy in India[iii]
The most attractive locations are the Gulf of Cambay and the Gulf of Kachchh on the west coast where the maximum tidal range is 11 m and 8 m with average tidal range of 6.77 m and 5.23 m respectively. The Ganges Delta in the Sunderbans in West Bengal also has good locations for small scale tidal power development. The maximum tidal range in Sunderbans is approximately 5 m with an average tidal range of 2.97 m.
The identified economic tidal power potential in India is of the order of 8000-9000 MW with about 7000 MW in the Gulf of Cambay about 1200 MW in the Gulf of Kachchh and less than 100 MW in Sundarbans.
Proposed tidal power projects in India
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said in Feb 2011 that it may provide financial incentives for as much as 50 percent of the cost for projects seeking to demonstrate tidal power.
Kachchh Tidal Power Project [iv]
In, 1970, the CEA had identified this tidal project in the Gulf of Kachchh in Gujarat. The investigations were formally launched in 1982. Sea bed analysis and studies for preparation of feasibility report were of highly specialized and complex nature without precedence in the country. More than twelve specialized organizations of Govt. of India and Govt. of Gujarat were involved in the field of investigations. The techno-economic feasibility study has been completed in a very scientific and systematic manner and the feasibility report completed in 1988.
The proposed tidal power scheme envisages an installation of 900 MW project biggest in the world, located in the Hansthal Creek, 25 Kms. from Kandla Port in Distt.. Kachchh of Gujarat State. It comprises of the following:
The main tidal rockfill barrage of 3.25 Km length was proposed to be constructed across Hansthal Creek which will accommodate the power house, sluice gates and navigational lock.
It envisages installation of 900 MW capacity comprising of 36 geared bulb type turbo-generators units of 25 MW each and 48 sluice gates each of 10 M. x 12 M. size would generate 1690 Gwh of energy annually. Unfortunately, this project execution has not been taken up so far because of unknown reasons.
In Jan 2011, the state of Gujarat announced plans to install Asia’s first commercial-scale tidal current power plant; the state government approved the construction of a 50 MW project in the Gulf of Kutch.
Durgaduani Creek
The country's first tidal power generation project is coming up at Durgaduani Creek of the Sundarbans. The 3.75 mw capacity Durgaduani Creek tidal energy project is a technology demonstration project and will span over an area of 4.5 km. (Oct 2008 data).
Tidal Barriers: Problems Faced in Exploiting Tidal Energy
Intermittent supply - Cost and environmental problems, particularly barrage systems are less attractive than some other forms of renewable energy. Global estimates put the price of generation at 13-15 cents/kWh (no Indian estimates available)
Cost - The disadvantages of using tidal and wave energy must be considered before jumping to conclusion that this renewable, clean resource is the answer to all our problems. The main detriment is the cost of those plants.
The altering of the ecosystem at the bay - Damages like reduced flushing, winter icing and erosion can change the vegetation of the area and disrupt the balance. Similar to other ocean energies, tidal energy has several prerequisites that make it only available in a small number of regions. For a tidal power plant to produce electricity effectively (about 85% efficiency), it requires a basin or a gulf that has a mean tidal amplitude (the differences between spring and neap tide) of 7 meters or above. It is also desirable to have semi-diurnal tides where there are two high and low tides everyday. A barrage across an estuary is very expensive to build, and affects a very wide area - the environment is changed for many miles upstream and downstream. Many birds rely on the tide uncovering the mud flats so that they can feed. There are few suitable sites for tidal barrages.
Only provides power for around 10 hours each day, when the tide is actually moving in or out.
Present designs do not produce a lot of electricity, and barrages across river estuaries can change the flow of water and, consequently, the habitat for birds and other wildlife
Expensive to construct
Power is often generated when there is little demand for electricity
Limited construction locations
Barrages may block outlets to open water. Although locks can be installed, this is often a slow and expensive process.
Barrages affect fish migration and other wildlife- many fish like salmon swim up to the barrages and are killed by the spinning turbines.
Fish ladders may be used to allow passage for the fish, but these are never 100% effective.
Barrages may also destroy the habitat of the wildlife living near it
Barrages may affect the tidal level - the change in tidal level may affect navigation, recreation, cause flooding of the shoreline and affect local marine life [v]
Tidal plants are expensive to build
They can only be built on ocean coastlines, which mean that for communities which are far away from the sea, it's useless.[vi]
Wave power
Ocean wave energy is captured directly from surface waves or from pressure fluctuations below the surface. Wave power systems convert the motion of the waves into usable mechanical energy which in lump can be used to generate electricity. Waves are caused by wind blowing on the surface of the water. Whereas tidal power relies on the mass movement of the water body, waves act as a carrier for kinetic energy generated by the wind.
Technology[vii]
1. Float Or Buoy Systems that use the rise and fall of ocean swells to drive hydraulic pumps. The object can be mounted to a floating raft or to a device fixed on the ocean bed. A series of anchored buoys rise and fall with the wave. The movement is used to run an electrical generator to produce electricity which is then transmitted ashore by underwater power cables.
2. Oscillating Water Column Devices in which the in-and-out motion of waves at the shore enters a column and force air to turn a turbine. The column fills with water as the wave rises and empties as it descends. In the process, air inside the column is compressed and heats up, creating energy. This energy is harnessed and sent to shore by electrical cable.
3. Tapered Channel rely on a shore mounted structure to channel and concentrate the waves driving them into an elevated reservoir. Water flow out of this reservoir is used to generate electricity using standard hydropower technologies.
Comprehensive List of Wave Devices
Potential of Wave energy in India
The potential along the 6000 Km of coast is about 40,000 MW. This energy is however less intensive than what is available in more northern and southern latitudes. In India the research and development activity for exploring wave energy started at the Ocean Engineering Centre, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras in 1982. Primary estimates indicate that the annual wave energy potential along the Indian coast is between 5 MW to 15 MW per meter, thus a theoretical potential for a coast line of nearly 6000 KW works out to 40000-60000 MW approximately. However, the realistic and economical potential is likely to be considerably less.
Wave energy projects in India[viii][ix]
Status Location Installed Capacity
Prototype Thiruruvananthpuram, Vizhinjam Fisheries Harbor 150 Kw Plant
Commercial Status of Wave Technologies (as of 2009)
Company Class Technology Country Year Stage
Pelamis Wave Power Wave Attenuator UK 1996 Commercial
Wave Star Energy Wave Attenuator Denmark 2000 Pilot
AWS Ocean Energy Wave Point Absorber UK 2004 Pre-Commercial
Wave Dragon Wave Overtopper Denmark 1967 Commercial
WaveGen Wave Oscillating Water Column UK 1990 Commercial
Oceanlinx Wave Oscillating Wave Column Australia 1997 Commercial
SyncWave Energy Wave Point Absorber Canada 2004 Prototype
Waveenergy Wave Overtopper Norway 2004 Pilot
Seabased Wave Point Absorber Sweden 2003 Pilot
Offshore Wave Energy Wave Oscillating Wave Column Australia 1999 Pilot
Ocean Power Technologies Wave Point Absorber US 1994 Commercial
Finavera Renewables Wave Point Absorber Canada 2006 Pre-Commercial
Ocean WaveMaster Wave Attenuator UK 2002 Prototype
Wave Energy Technologies Wave Point Absorber Canada 2004 Pilot
WaveBob Wave Point Absorber Ireland 1999 Pre-Commercial
Fred Olsen Wave Point Absorber Norway 2004(1848) Pre-Commercial
C-Wave Wave Attenuator UK 2002 Prototype
SDE Energy Wave Terminator Israel 1998 Commercial
Trident Energy Wave Point Absorber UK 2009 Prototype
Ocean Navitas Wave Point Absorber UK 2006 Prototype
BioPower Systems Wave Oscillating Wave Surge Converte Australia 2006 Pre-Pilot
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