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Jan. 20, 2012
Innovative Projects Tap Renewable Energy Sources
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Two projects aim to harness renewable energy using cutting-edge technology and engineering. AltaRock’s Susan Petty discusses plans to turn hot rocks at a dormant volcano into a source of power. University of Maine’s Habib Dagher talks about the potential of deepwater floating wind turbines. |
Produced by Namisha Sarin Anand
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Susan Petty
President and Chief Technology Officer
AltaRock Energy
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Habib Dagher
Director, The Advanced Structures and Composites Center
University of Maine
Orono, Maine
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