Hydrostatic Turbines: a Concept That May Revolutionize How We Harvest Deep-Sea Waves

An interesting concept for producing energy has caught my eyes today, and I think it might even work. The devices that Phil Pauley conceived are called "Hydrostatic Turbines", and operate at high water depths.

Hydrostatic Turbines: a Concept That May Revolutionize How We Harvest Deep Sea Waves

Each unit is made from a "body" and a "cap". The cap acts like a water pump that moves a magnet system turning a turbine.

The energy produce can be sent to the surface through cables or can be stored in batteries.

Here's a video on how the Hydrostatic Turbines work:

Source: The Green Optimistic