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To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (73891)	8/4/2010 10:19:32 PM
From: Hawkmoon	1 Recommendation Read Replies (2) of 74559

My only concern is the mechanical durability of this buoy based system during serious storms. Based upon this video, where small waves are observed, it seems to me that bigger waves could potentially tear that machinery to shreds. sde.co.il But not only the severe conditions (salt corrosion, weather, and barnacles and marine fouling) another problem with wave powered generation is that it requires "area denial", literally roping off large quantities of ocean. There may be some limited aquaculture that might be possible, but general fishing will be off-limits. But I remain interested and hopeful for it's use as a viable long-term energy source. Hawk

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