https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw en-us 2019-03-22 13:24:08 UTC 2025-11-22 16:56:23 UTC hello@padlet.com kenleymorriss20 https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/344200108 Wave energy, sometimes referred to as wave power, is the transport/ capture of energy by the ocean's surface waves. The energy captured is used for electricity generation, water desalination, pumping of water, etc. The first patent in wave energy happened in Paris in 1799. Wave energy got new interest in the 1970s during the oil crisis.]]> 2019-03-22 13:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/344200108 kenleymorriss20 https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/344205095 There are 3 main types of technology used; absorbers, attenuators, and oscillation water columns.]]> 2019-03-22 13:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/344205095 kenleymorriss20 https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/344206133 Absorbers extract energy from the rise and fall of the waves with a buoy which is then converted to electrical energy.]]> 2019-03-22 13:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/344206133 kenleymorriss20 https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/344206874 Attenuators capture energy by being placed perpendicular to the length of the waves. They are connected to hydraulic pumps which convert energy.]]> 2019-03-22 13:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/344206874 kenleymorriss20 https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/344207684 Oscillation Water Columns is a partially submerged enclosed structure. The upper part is filled with air and incoming waves are funneled to the bottom. The waves cause it to rise and fall. The turn pushes and pulls air through a connected turbine at the top of the structure which converts energy.]]> 2019-03-22 13:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/344207684 kenleymorriss20 https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/344211549 - Oceans cover 71% of the Earth, so it is accessible.
- The energy is green.
- Harnessing wave energy does not emit harmful gases.
- Waves are essentially always in motion and rarely interrupted, making it incredibly reliable.

]]> 2019-03-22 13:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/344211549 kenleymorriss20 https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/344213348 - Wave energy could cause conflicts with the appearance.
- It is unclear how it affects marine life.
- The cost is fairly high.
- Wave energy devices also require regular maintenance.]]> 2019-03-22 13:52:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/344213348 kenleymorriss20 https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/344217087 A coastline is needed to harness wave energy. It is used all over the coasts of the world, most abundantly it occurs on the western coasts of Scotland, northern Canada, southern Africa, Australia, and the northwestern coast of the USA. It is expensive so it typically occurs in MEDCs. It is an abundant yet constrictive source of renewable energy because it needs ocean waves and is expensive.]]> 2019-03-22 13:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/344217087 kenleymorriss20 https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/344229181 New technology is changing the way wave energy is collected. The new technology operates on land so the only parts in the water are the floaters, buoys, and hydraulic cylinders. Wave energy is focused on the potential power and reliability of wave motion. There is still research going on to figure out how it impacts marine ecosystems.]]> 2019-03-22 14:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/344229181 kenleymorriss20 https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/347356334 2019-04-01 19:04:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/347356334 kenleymorriss20 https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/347356604 2019-04-01 19:05:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/347356604 kenleymorriss20 https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/347356815 2019-04-01 19:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kenleymorriss20/591jfnrrvesw/wish/347356815