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US Department of Energy has launched the Wave Energy Prize competition that aims to double the performance of wave energy conversion devices over the next two years.
The team that ranks the higher after testing the 1/20th scale WEC device model will be awarded USD 1.5 mln. The second team will win an award in the amount of USD 500.000, and the third-placed tam will be awarded USD 250.000.
The deadline for registration is set for June 15, 2015.
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