WAVE ENERGY

WHAT IS WAVE ENERGY?

Wave energy is a form of renewable

energy that can be harnessed from the
motion of the waves. There are several
methods of harnessing wave energy that
involve placing electricity generators on
the surface of the ocean.

HOW DOES WAVE ENERGY WORK?

Wave energy varies with lunar cycles, tides,

winds, and weather, affecting wave size and
strength. Waves generate kinetic energy through
movement, which can power turbines to produce
electricity. Various methods, such as utilizing
wave oscillations to drive pistons or turbines, are
employed to harness wave energy efficiently.

WAVE ENERGY A RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE

Similar to solar, wind, and geothermal energy,

wave energy is a renewable source, relying on the
perpetual movements of the Earth and moon. As
long as these celestial motions persist, waves will
remain a reliable source of kinetic energy.
Moreover, wave energy generates fewer carbon
emissions compared to traditional fossil fuels like
coal or oil, contributing to a cleaner and more
sustainable energy future.

EXAMPLE

Tidal energy stems from the gravitational pull of

tidal waves, generating currents in oceans. The
attraction leads to a temporary rise in water levels,
forming tides as the Earth's rotation interacts with
shallow coastal areas. This cyclical process
repeats due to the moon's orbit around the Earth.

WAVE ENERGY IN THAILAND.

Thailand's 1,660-kilometer coastline along the

Gulf of Thailand yields a wave density of only 10
to 20 kilowatts per meter, falling short of the 40 to
60 kilowatts per meter considered optimal for
efficient electricity generation from sea waves.
Given this low wave density, tidal energy might be
a more viable option if electricity generation were
pursued.

REFF :MOTION OF THE OCEAN: WAVE ENERGY,AUGUST 2013 TO

FEBRUARY 2021,OFFICE OF APPLIED STUDIES, MARCH. 2024.
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