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The Border Watch : October 22nd 2013
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The Border Watch, Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 7 NEWS EXTRA NEWS TIPS newsroom@tbw.com.au 7 Energy project powers forward GROUNDBREAKING: A digital image of the wave energy unit to be based off Port MacDonnell. THE countdown to the arrival of the world s first 1MW wave energy converter off the coast of Port McDonnell is underway with Sydney-based company Oceanlinx Limited set to launch the project this week. The converter - called greenWAVE - will be connected to the electricity grid in South Australia by the end of the year and is expected to put the South East on the world renewable energy map. The company has released the first photographs of the groundbreaking unit s turbine, which will soon be part of the seascape off Port MacDonnell. Constructed and to be launched into the water from TechPort in Adelaide on Friday, the $7m project will be the first of its kind to be commissioned in the world. The demonstration unit received $4m from the Federal Government in a bid to make the project ready for market. The unit - which is on track for a December completion - will be grid-connected and rigorously tested throughout 2014. The 3000 tonne demonstration unit will be on display at TechPort before being towed to its final location a few kilometres off the coast of Port MacDonnell. The unit has a rated capacity of 1MW, which can supply power to about 1000 homes. Oceanlinx managing director Ali Baghaei said the converter was based on the oscillating water column principle. He said the technology was one of the wave energy sector s most tested and matured technologies. Mr Baghaei said the unit was completely environmentally friendly, sitting under its own weight on the seabed in shallow water with no anchors, mooring or attachment to the seabed. "It is expected to act as an artificial reef for sea life," Mr Baghaei said. "It has no moving parts under the water and is designed to withstand the most aggressive sea conditions, while there is ease of access to the weather-tight powerhouse placed above the sea level, so the life management costs are kept to the minimum." He said Oceanlinx had demonstrated three test platforms in the ocean over the past 16 years. "It was the first company to achieve the full grid connection of a test platform in Australia in 2010," Mr Baghaei said. "With an end to end solution, its technologies are globally patented and provide versatility for application in conjunction with a wide range of areas such as offshore platforms, breakwater construction, desalination and provision of energy and water to remote locations. "As a leading technology provider in the wave energy conversion sector, Oceanlinx is in discussion with a number of international entities to develop multiple units of this technology." Developer ready to deliver wave energy converter to Port MacDonnell It has no moving parts under the water and is designed to withstand the most aggressive sea conditions Oceanlinx managing director Ali Baghaei MORELLO SANDRA andra@tbw.com.au M S sa CLOSE-UP LOOK: Oceanlinx Limited managing director Ali Baghaei in front of the unit turbine, which will be towed to Port MacDonnell. Kerry Kulkens Psychic Line 1900 946 244 or 1300 246 244 (call cost: $5.50 incl GST per min. mob/pay extra) Visit www.kerrykulkens.com.au Star Watch Sarah Kulkens S S 618235 ARIES: (March 21 - April 20) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 3.2.6.5. Lotto Numbers: 3.12.26.24.40.44. Take nothing and no one at face value as your judgement may not be up to scratch. Making progress in your love life could be most important. Social life is about to become very hectic. Could be a slight hitch in your money making scheme. TAURUS: (April 21 - May 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.5. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.23.36.39.8. A very pleasant period ahead and take advantage of any invitations forthcoming. Many could be in the grip of wanderlust and many could soon be travelling for money or better career prospects. GEMINI: (May 21 - June 21) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 2.13.25.40.5.44. Avoid confrontations with authority. A very impatient period so be extra careful out on the roads. Many could be in for major changes in their relationships. A career change is also indicated. CANCER: (June 22 - July 22) Lucky Colour: Lilac Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.2. Lotto Numbers: 2.13.5.19.7.22. Personal relationships will be prominent during this period and it is a happy time for family gatherings. Make sure you allow plenty of time to enjoy social activities rather than getting involved in all the hard work behind the scene. Many will be expanding their business opportunities. LEO: (July 23 - August 22) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3 Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.24.40.11. A happier and more relaxed period and for many luck through lotteries, legacies or wise investments. Unexpected opportunities in career ventures and for some a traveller returns. There should soon be happiness about your present love. VIRGO: (August 23 - September 23) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2.3.2.1. Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.36.34.40. Many will be thinking in terms of buying property or moving interstate. People you meet during social activities could become permanent fixtures. Many will become engaged or married or reconcile past differences with present lovers. LIBRA: (September 24 - October 23) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.30.22. Looking after your health during this period could become very important to you. Improving your performance at your career is also very much in your mind just now. SCORPIO: (October 24 - November 22) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.2. Lotto Numbers: 2.13.25.40.6.20. Marvellous period for lovers and people that are young at heart. Social life could become too much if you do not watch it. In business and career your achievements will talk for themselves. SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 - December 20) Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 5.6.9.8. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.37.44. Someone very interesting from you past could suddenly come back to your life again. Do not offer shelter to anyone during the next few weeks as you could put yourself in an awkward position. CAPRICORN: (December 21 - January 19) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 4.6.2.1. Lotto Numbers: 4.12.15.26.34.44. A venture you have not been too happy about could turn out to be a very successful move. Travel is in the cards for this period either yours or someone close to you.. AQUARIUS: (January 20 - February 19) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.5. Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.24.40.22. Special people in your life could turn sour if you are not prepared to spend more time with them. Don t let someone irritating ruin your otherwise very happy period with loved ones. PISCES: (February 20 - March 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 5.6.9.3. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.30.11. Good progress in business and career matters and people willing to listen to your side of the story. Happy reunions with long lost friends will be something to look forward to.
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