Renewable Energy Sources- Wave Power

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Renewable Energy Sources- Wave Power

Advantages

  • no pollution
  • minimal running costs
  • no fuel costs

Disadvantages

  • unsightly
  • hazard to boats
  • unreliable as the waves usually die down  when the wind stops
  • initial costs are high

Evaluation

Never likely to provide energy on a large scale but can be useful on small islands. It is a very unreliable source as the wind and waves are quite unpredictable. You need lots of them dotted around the coast which wont be very nice to look at. 

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