A spinning gyroscope could finally unlock ocean wave energy

ScienceDaily
Feb 18, 2026, 9:33 am166 pts
Ocean waves are a vast and steady source of renewable energy, but capturing their power efficiently has long frustrated engineers. A researcher at The University of Osaka has now explored a bold new approach: a gyroscopic wave energy converter that uses a spinning flywheel inside a floating structure to turn…

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