826-ton wave energy buoy built in Portland

A massive wave energy buoy is under construction in Portland.

[wades_world]

this thing is awesome :) saw it docked in Honolulu last month

[johninokla]

I noticed no one asked why not set it up and test it where it is to be used? I'm puzzled as to the purpose behind testing it in Hawaii? Maybe they want to pass the cost onto the customers after it is set up and running. That way they can keep charging the customer even after they get back their moving cost.

[nypatel]

Which type of unidirectional blades of turbine is.?