African Scientists are currently exploring the possibility of utilizing waves for electricity generation
A doctoral student from Mauritius is conducting groundbreaking research on generating electricity from ocean waves. This is reported by
Pretoria News, a partner of TV BRICS.
Bhamini Sreekeessoon, a student in electrical and electronic engineering at the University Des Mascareignes, aims to find a cost-effective solution to harness wave energy for local and national power generation.
”I am working in the field of marine renewable energy. This means that I’m assessing the potential of generating electricity from ocean waves for the island of Mauritius,” she said.
Sreekeessoon's work focuses on assessing the potential of wave electricity generation for Mauritius. She is currently studying the feasibility of establishing a wave energy farm.
Ocean waves, as they traverse the water's surface, hold the potential to serve as a natural energy source for electricity generation. Power stations can beconstructed and installed in the water to convert this wave energy into usable electricity. The most "powerful" seas are located in the North Pacific Ocean: here, it is possible to produce amounts of energy comparable to those produced by the world's largest power plants.
Photo: IStock
-
![]()
Society29.08.26UAE archaeological discoveries shed new light on ancient human history -
![]()
Society28.08.26Vietnam develops silver economy focused on older people -
![]()
Society28.08.26BRICS countries adopt Chennai Declaration -
![]()
Society28.08.26Brazilian film industry aims to attract audiences in BRICS countries -
![]()
Society27.08.26Role of media in promoting sustainable development goals was discussed at COP17 in Mongolia -
![]()
Society27.08.26BRICS Summer School South Africa to bring together young leaders from BRICS and Global South
-
![Alisher Salomov]()
Alisher SalomovAdviser to the Chairman of the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan"First and foremost, I would like to highlight the importance of this Central Asia–Russia initiative, because environmental problems know no borders, and only a shared understanding of these problems and the search for joint solutions can deliver positive results" -
![Joao Paulo Capobianco]()
Joao Paulo CapobiancoBrazilian Minister of the Environment and Climate Change"The BRICS countries have a very high level of responsibility because they share an important part of the world's biodiversity, landscapes, populations, food production and water resources. So, we have an opportunity to lead by example. We have our development bank, which can demonstrate and develop new ways of financing programmes. We can reduce the risks for private capital to invest in restoration and efforts to combat desertification" -
![Dilma Rousseff]()
Dilma RousseffPresident of the New Development Bank"India’s BRICS Presidency this year gives special significance to our discussion. NDB stands ready to be a trusted partner in turning commitments on sustainability, clean energy, smart and resilient infrastructure into concrete results on the ground. […] For NDB, mobilising private capital is a strategic imperative. Created by the BRICS founding members, NDB is a bank of the Global South, for the Global South, mandated to mobilise resources for infrastructure and sustainable development" -
![Sihasak Phuangketkeow]()
Sihasak PhuangketkeowDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand"BRICS can play a very important role in maintaining the free flow of trade and investment. The group can also be a vehicle for all of us to engage and to look at economic opportunities"
