• An average CLM reflects solar radiation equivalent to 112 GigaWatts continuous

• A ‘slow-tech’ design would encompass low speeds and a 200-year life.
• Reinforced Concrete (RC) is used extensively as construction material, because of its cost, strength and durability.
• Building such machines would be viable for the existing offshore industry.
• The technology is easily transferable to less-developed countries.
• A low-maintenance design allows for minimal upkeep cost.

• The CLM is totally wave-powered using renewable energy.
• The machines are mobile and can be diverted to areas of maximum need.
• By locating the shading appropriately, local weather patterns are affected. Hurricanes could be prevented at source.

• The entire machine could be run by relatively uneducated personnel.
• Such projects could be financed by a Carbon Tax; ideally through a “World Carbon Bank”
• Governments could buy in to such schemes; it’s jobs for their industry and a way to be seen to be doing something!

• Development costs are estimated at $20 million
• A working prototype would cost approx $100 million
• India could subsequently build a full-size machine for the same price.