Alternative power
source launched
By Marian Z. Codilla
Cebu Daily News
First Posted 08:40:00 08/30/2008
A Cebuano engineer invented a power generator that could
help the country solve energy problem. Engineer Noro Camomot
invented the NJ-6
Sea Wave
Electric Power
Generator,
which could produce a maximum of 15 kilowatt electricity and
could light an entire village.
The generator would rely on sea waves to produce renewable
energy. “Waves is the driving power to move the rotating
mechanism to generate electricity,” Camomot said. The generator
only has to be anchored at least 10 meters away from the shoreline.
Yesterday, the Visayan Inventors Association launched a three meter
wide by three meter long floating platform, the actual size of the NJ-6
that could supply power to 50 lampposts, at the waters off the South
Road Properties.
The cost of one commercial unit would range from P1
million to P 1.5 million with a life span of at least 10
years. The unit could also be used as a recreational area because
of its
floating platform, although such usage will diminish its life
span. The amount of the electricity produced by the unit would
depend on the size and specifications of the prospected buyer.
The Department of Energy (DOE) Visayas Field Office director
Antonio
Labios said the NJ-6 is a good invention since it produces renewable
energy. “This (NJ-6) is very applicable to the remote
coastal areas in the country,” Labios said.
Camomot said he invented the NJ-6 to provide electricity to Filipinos
who do not have access to electricity. “This is to aid the
government's lighting projects on the remote islands,” Camomot
said. Camomot did not receive financial support from the government
when he invented the power generator.
He hoped that he would now get support from the national
government with his invention done. The DOE and the Department of
Science and Technology expressed
interest in the NJ-6 power generator but said they would still observe
its sustainability. “Our first priority is the Philippines.
But if we cannot feel any
support from the local government, then we will be forced to sell it to
other countries,” said Luna.
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