# 10 Years Ago, This Teen Invented A $12 Generator That Draws Energy From The Ocean

> It could just take $12 to bring electricity to homes in developing countries, thanks to a 15-year-old girl from Florida.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2175448/ocean-energy-generator-probe-hannah-herbst/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a0e00299ff60f85ee80846b)
- **Published:** 2026-05-20
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #energy #generator #draws #electricity #herbst #invented #ocean #scientist
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a0e00299ff60f85ee80846b

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