Lake Michigan waves could be a clean power source for remote spots like Beaver Island

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Lake Michigan waves could be a clean power source for remote spots like Beaver Island

A single underwater cable supplies Beaver Island with its power. Storms, which are becoming increasingly frequent and severe with climate change, have knocked out the lights for days. A maritime accident once cut electricity for months in the 600-person island 30 miles off the coast of western Michigan. What if water surrounding Beaver Island could be the key to delivering the small island with more reliable — and clean — power? Backed by a $3.5…