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[Fox News] Underwater kite can harness the ocean’s power for sustainable energy
The Swedish company Minesto is making waves in the renewable energy sector with its innovative Dragon 12, an underwater kite that promises to generate clean electricity.
Imagine a kite flying through the air, tracing a figure-eight pattern as it soars.
Now, picture that same motion deep under the sea. That’s the essence of the Dragon 12, Minesto’s groundbreaking machine designed to harness the power of ocean currents to generate electricity.
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Nestled in the North Atlantic, the Faroe Islands have embarked on an ambitious journey toward 100% clean on-shore electricity by 2030. The Dragon 12 figures to play a pivotal role in this plan, complementing existing wind, solar and hydroelectric power sources.
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It generates electricity by harnessing the kinetic energy of tidal currents. Here’s how it works:
Movement: The Dragon 12 is designed to fly in a figure-eight pattern underwater, similar to how a kite moves in the air. This movement accelerates the flow of water over its wings.
Energy Conversion: As the water flows over the wings, it spins a turbine attached to the kite. This turbine converts the kinetic energy of the moving water into mechanical energy.
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Electricity Production: The mechanical energy from the turbine is then converted into electrical energy, producing up to 1.2 megawatts of power.
Grid Integration: The electricity generated by the Dragon 12 is transmitted via cables to an onshore station. From there, it’s integrated into the national grid system, making it available to power homes and businesses.
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Martin Edlund, CEO of Minesto, envisions a world where renewable energy is sustainable and cost-effective. The Dragon 12’s lower cost of electricity suggests that this vision is well within reach, potentially making green energy cheaper for consumers worldwide.
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Founded as a spin-off from aerospace giant Saab, Minesto has perfected its technology since 2007. With 92 patents and a successful track record, the company’s utility-scale tidal power plant, Dragon 12, delivers electricity to the Faroe Islands’ grid.
While the Dragon 12’s innovative design offers many advantages, questions remain about its long-term reliability and impact on marine life. As Minesto continues to refine its technology, the answers to these questions will shape the future of tidal energy.
As we stand on the brink of a renewable energy revolution, companies like Minesto are in charge of technologies that could redefine how we harness the power of nature. The Dragon 12 is more than just a machine; it symbolizes human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of a sustainable future. With its potential to provide clean, affordable energy, the Dragon 12 could be a game-changer for communities around the globe.
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[Fox Business] Florida man sues Publix, CVS, Costco pharmacies alleging Adderall caused psychosis
A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against three pharmacies and their respective pharmacists after he claims he was prescribed Adderall that sent him into psychosis.
Robert Buckley alleges the Adderall prescriptions from Publix, CVS Pharmacy and Costco pharmacies caused him to overdose, which sent him into psychosis and caused false imprisonment, seizures and other permanent injuries, according to the lawsuit filed Wednesday in Orange County, Fox 35 reported.
The lawsuit names the defendants as CVS Pharmacy and two of its pharmacists, Costco Wholesale Corporation and two of its pharmacists and Publix Super Markets and three of its pharmacists.
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Buckley is suing all three companies for negligence, claiming they allegedly dispensed an incorrect drug strength that was “clearly dangerous to the patient,” the lawsuit said.
The lawsuit says Buckley “sustained bodily injury and resulting pain and suffering, disability, physical impairment, mental anguish, inconvenience, and the loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life, and will so suffer in the future.”
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The document also says he “has, in the past, and will, in the future, be obligated to pay large sums of money for doctors’ bills, hospital bills and other directly and indirectly related expenses in an effort to alleviate his suffering and cure his injuries.”
Buckley is demanding judgment for damages against each company, plus costs. He is also seeking a jury trial.
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