Surf’s not up: PG&E scuttles wave-power idea
The WaveConnect project would have used buoys bobbing in the Pacific to generate electricity. Permitting, installation and infrastructure costs proved too high, the San Francisco-based utility said.
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View ArticleSurf's not up: PG&E scuttles wave-power idea
The WaveConnect project would have used buoys bobbing in the Pacific to generate electricity. Permitting, installation and infrastructure costs proved too high, the San Francisco-based utility said.
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