CAPTURE OF WAVE ENERGY

Electric power generation contributes to approximately 40% of the total CO2 emission across the globe. The Oceans cover more than 70% of the total surface of the Earth and have possess important source of energy stored in the form of: thermal energy, kinetic energy (waves and currents) along with chemical and biological energy with a combined potential of approximately 2 TW globally. Focus of this study is about the expansive potential of wave energy which can be exploited to meet the ever increasing global energy demand. Wave energy harnessing technology is still in its nascent stage of development, but there has been steady technological advancement and research to optimise wave energy conversion efficiency, proper planning with regards to location of the plant installation and impact on the marine environment. The main advantage of harnessing wave energy is it would cause insignificant pollution damage, negligible greenhouse gas emissions and economically viable as per various feasibility studies carried out globally.