US Prospects for Renewable US Prospects for Renewable Energy from the Ocean Energy from the Ocean

Richard J. SeymourRichard J. SeymourScripps Institution of OceanographyScripps Institution of Oceanography

Gulf Stream Turbine Farm ConceptsGulf Stream Turbine Farm Concepts

Tidally-Driven CurrentsTidally-Driven Currents

Other sites: Golden Gate, Puget SoundOther sites: Golden Gate, Puget Sound

Nantucket Sound Wind FarmNantucket Sound Wind Farm

Up to 130 Turbines, 420 MWUp to 130 Turbines, 420 MW

Proposed Oregon Wave FarmProposed Oregon Wave Farm

Oregon State Univ. Oregon State Univ.

Generator ConceptGenerator Concept

PG&E Humboldt Site – Northern CaliforniaPG&E Humboldt Site – Northern California

One of two sites for equipment trialsOne of two sites for equipment trials

Ocean Compressed AirOcean Compressed AirEnergy StorageEnergy Storage

Regional CoolingRegional Cooling

San Diego Metro RequirementsSan Diego Metro RequirementsSan Diego Metro San Diego Metro RequirementsRequirements