Email the inventor, Clifford H. Brown, for more information. He can be reached at clifford8brown@gmail.com
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March 1 Prototype VideoMarch 1 Prototype Video
The audio on this video explains it. Again, focus on the how calm the sea was. The purpose here was to better illustrate the concept. Imagine moving such a weight
More about the conceptMore about the concept
Original Concept Video The video shows the transfer mechanism which is underwater. The float need not rise to the surface to be effective; it will function even several meters below
Feb 11, 2009 video of working prototypeFeb 11, 2009 video of working prototype
This video was taken on February 11, 2009, on Room Island, near Conakry, Guinea in West Africa. It shows the movement of several heavy truck flyweels, connected by steel cable
Video of InstallationVideo of Installation
This is a narrated slide show which shows the installation efforts, starting with a photo of the underwater portion of the device. The audio explains it. Again, notice how calm
Video of Land Based GeneratorVideo of Land Based Generator
The weight is not visible in this video because it is suspended on the outside of the shed (see picture below — click to enlarge). It was only connected for
The Land Unit GeneratorThe Land Unit Generator
The picture below shows the land based generating device which was installed in a small shed on the shore of the island. A video available on the right shows some