In the search for alternative energy, most of the scientists have heavily banked on the wind and sun ‘ which proved effective in producing huge amount of energy for helping the world moving. But, what about the moon? It has great powers over the planet ‘ as it drives tides, ocean currents, and even generate waves that are more oomph than wind and more consistent than solar. This is exactly some of the scientists brainstormed and hence the Popsicles at a Gristedes supermarket on Roosevelt Island has gone through innovation to keep it icy this summer.
Its midstream between Manhattan and Queens, and would be kept icy by power generated just a stone’s throw from the riverbank. Driven by the tidal flows in the channel, anchored 30 feet down, six underwater turbines will turn day and night. It is at a fish-friendly 35 rpm that the propellers will crank out up to 200 kilowatts of clean power, or roughly half the peak needs of the supermarket.
Via: Business Week
