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With fossil fuel reserves beginning to dwindle, there is a great deal of academic and commercial interest in the exploitation of alter native energy. Due to their many advantages, wave-energy facilities-commonly referred as wave farms-will be increasingly common in the future.
One basis for this position is that wave farms are incredibly reliable generators of power. The reason is they make use of waves that are constant and predictable. Coastal areas generally experience the same seasonal variations in wave frequency and intensity each year, and these annual patterns are well documented by oceanographers. This means that it is possible to accurately predict the generation capacity of a wave-power facility.
Furthermore, wave-energy facilities have been proven to be environmentally friendly. As the process of harnessing the energy of waves does not involve the burning of fossil fuels like oil, coal, or natural gas, greenhouse gasses and other pollutants are not emitted into the atmosphere. There is also no risk of contamination the ocean because the floating convertors use the movement of the waves to turn their turbines, meaning that they do not contain any harmful fuels that can leak into the water.
Lastly, wave farms do not have a negative impact on the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. While other types of power, like coal and nuclear energy, are generated by large, conspicuous power plants, wave-power convertors are fairly small and usually float on or just below the surface of the water. Therefore, even if many are installed in a single location, they will not be noticeable to anyone in the area. |