A Seaworthy, Floating Power Plant
In the ongoing search for better sources of available energy, researchers not only try to develop alternative forms of power but also look for alternatives to conventional power plants. Besides electrical and nuclear power plants, some energy facilities are designed to generate hydro power instead. Thus, a Danish company called Floating Power Plant is developing their prototype for a nautical power plant, which generates hydro and wind power.
They call their creation the Poseidon 37. It was designed to have the durability of an oil rig and the capability to generate up to fifty gigawatts of hydro and wind power per year. According to its design, the Poseidon is 230 meters in length and will have a weight of 30,000 tons, giving it the proper size, weight and elevation to withstand tempests on the water and make effective energy production possible. The Danish company also plans to include three 1.5-2 megawatt turbines or one 5 megawatt turbine in the completion of this floating power plant.
Currently, Floating Power Plant expects the energy cost for their creation to be eleven cents per kilowatt hour. Sounds quite reasonable, doesn’t it? Furthermore, Poseidon 37 represents the creation of a more environment-friendly power plant as well. Perhaps, it will be an effective, seaworthy alternative to conventional power plants if it fully comes to fruition.
Tags: alternative power plant, Floating Power Plant, Poseidon 37
