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On the left. Anaconda is a long snake like rubber tube
measuring about 200 metres and 7 across. Its move-
ment triggered by waves generates electricity. It is situat-
ed in the UK and has a theoretical power equal to 1MW.
Above. To generate energy, Pelamis exploits wave gener-
ated movement of the several parts making up the long
metal “snake”. In Portugal there’s an installation made up
of three elements capable of generating 2.25 MW.