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Just wondering.. has anyone tried harnessing the power potential generated by the constant movement of ocean waves/tides for electricity? Not sure if something like that is easily possible, but always thought it seemed like an obvious source of power. Plus, the earth spins at 1,000MPH while traveling with our solar system at nearly 500k MPH around the center of our galaxy.. harness that momentum somehow. Regenerative braking for planets!

I obviously don't know shit about science and physics, but enjoy an interesting idea even if it isn't very practical at the moment ;)
 

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Just wondering.. has anyone tried harnessing the power potential generated by the constant movement of ocean waves/tides for electricity? Not sure if something like that is easily possible, but always thought it seemed like an obvious source of power. Plus, the earth spins at 1,000MPH while traveling with our solar system at nearly 500k MPH around the center of our galaxy.. harness that momentum somehow. Regenerative braking for planets!

I obviously don't know shit about science and physics, but enjoy an interesting idea even if it isn't very practical at the moment ;)
Tidal power generation has absolutely been tried and used in a few places.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidal_power

The neo-luddites are welcome to poke fun at alternates to petroleum, but the fact remains that one day the oil will be gone. Now is the time to be experimenting and exploring for long term solutions. I'd rather build the bridge before I drive over the chasm.
 

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The neo-luddites are welcome to poke fun at alternates to petroleum, but the fact remains that one day the oil will be gone. Now is the time to be experimenting and exploring for long term solutions. I'd rather build the bridge before I drive over the chasm.
I think most would agree with finding new and better sources of fuel. I think many just don't think we should turn our economy on its head to do so...
 

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I think most would agree with finding new and better sources of fuel. I think many just don't think we should turn our economy on its head to do so...
What makes you think we are turning the economy on its head for this?
 

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Just wondering.. has anyone tried harnessing the power potential generated by the constant movement of ocean waves/tides for electricity? Not sure if something like that is easily possible, but always thought it seemed like an obvious source of power. Plus, the earth spins at 1,000MPH while traveling with our solar system at nearly 500k MPH around the center of our galaxy.. harness that momentum somehow. Regenerative braking for planets!

I obviously don't know shit about science and physics, but enjoy an interesting idea even if it isn't very practical at the moment ;)
Yep, tried it. Now my Jeep won't run anymore and the dealership is giving me a hard time with my warranty claim!
 

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Yep, tried it. Now my Jeep won't run anymore and the dealership is giving me a hard time with my warranty claim!
"Sir, your Wrangler's wading depth is only 2 1/2 feet, but you were submerged 15 feet on an ocean beach trying to.. recharge your 4XE battery? Have you considered tethering to a lightning rod instead?"

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Just wondering.. has anyone tried harnessing the power potential generated by the constant movement of ocean waves/tides for electricity? Not sure if something like that is easily possible, but always thought it seemed like an obvious source of power. Plus, the earth spins at 1,000MPH while traveling with our solar system at nearly 500k MPH around the center of our galaxy.. harness that momentum somehow. Regenerative braking for planets!

I obviously don't know shit about science and physics but enjoy an interesting idea even if it isn't very practical at the moment ;)
I lived in Hawaii for 10 years. We have had many experiments over the years.

https://phys.org/news/2016-09-wave-produced-electricity-online-hawaii.html
 

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Yes, hydroelectric, been around a very long time. Funny thing is if you research the future of power sources you will find that electric is going to be short lived. It most likely won't have even a quarter of the lifespan petroleum did.

They (the so called experts)say that hydrocarbon is the future, not electric.
 
 



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