Questions and Answers
What is a wave energy converter (WEC)?
A machine that exploits wave power
How is wave power different from tidal power?
Wave power captures energy of wind waves, while tidal power captures energy of currents caused by gravitational pull
What contributes to the generation of waves?
Wind passing over the sea's surface and tidal forces
Why is wave power not widely employed for commercial applications as of 2022?
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How does the density of wave energy flow compare to wind and solar energy flows?
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