Wave Power

How it Works

The rising and falling of waves moves the structure and creates mechanical energy. The mechanical energy is transferred through a transmission line to shore.

Its Potent & Current Uses

• Use oceans' currents (potential)
• WEC buoys set in cluster (current)
• Capture chamber (current)

Environmental Effects

• Shoreline erosion
• Tidal currents
• Dune sediments
• Wave currents

World-Wide Acceptiom

Although it is being used by Europe, Portugal, and is gaining U.S. funds, it's not widely accepted due to the lack of coast lines in many countries.

Pros & Cons

• (Pros) cheap, no waste,
• aesthetically pleasing,
• no noise pollution, no gaseous emissions,
• clean/pollution free
• (Cons) sometimes difficult to harness