Beaver Island Wave Energy Project
Sector: Education • Location: Beaver Island, Michigan, United States
Source: Canada's National Observer
Researchers from the University of Michigan deployed prototype devices on Beaver Island to convert the kinetic energy of waves into electricity. The project aims to provide a more reliable and locally generated power source for the island, which currently relies on mainland power cables that are vulnerable to outages.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Education, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Beaver Island, Michigan, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Canada's National Observer
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Researchers from the University of Michigan deployed prototype devices on Beaver Island to convert the kinetic energy of waves into electricity. The project aims to provide a more reliable and locally generated power source for the island, which currently relies on mainland power cables that are vulnerable to outages. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Michigan |
City | Beaver Island |
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Source | Canada's National Observer |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Education, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-07-10 |
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