I M P A C T S
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Renewable
will not run out
Environment Friendly
Creates no harmful byproducts
Energy can be taken directly into use
Abundant and Widely Available
This energy can be very near to places that can use it: coastal cities
Variety of Ways to Harness
Different ways to gather the energy
From installed power plant with hydro turbines to seafaring vessels equipped with structures
Easily Predictable
Consistent and proves much better than other sources which are dependent on other elements
Less dependency of Foreign Oil Companies
No longer dependent of foreign companies when energy from wave power can be at its max
Less air pollution and also provide jobs to millions
No Damage to Land
Does not cause any damage to earth
Clean, safe and is a preferred method to extract energy from ocean
WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES?
Suitable to Certain Locations
Only those near the ocean will benefit
Land farther from the sea would have to
find an alternative source
Effect on Marine Ecosystem
Hazards for some of the creatures near it
Machines create noise that disturbs the
sea life around them
Danger of toxic chemicals used spilling and polluting
Noise and Visual Pollution
destroy the beauty of the ocean
Generate noise pollution
Source of Disturbance for Private and Commercial Vessels
Power plants have to be put by the coastline
Cargo/cruise ships, recreational vehicles and beach goers will be disrupted
Wavelength
dependent on wavelength: speed, length and water density
Require a consistent flow of power waves
Weak Performance in Rough Weather
Must stand against rough weather