Simon Barker:
The main problem that wave powered generators have is that it only takes one good storm, and you're left picking up lots of little bits of generator from the nearest beach.
The difference in energy density between a gentle swell and a full-on force 11 storm is massive.
Some shore based systems automatically raise their "floaters" in storm conditions to protect themselves.
Wave Power Could Be Energy's Next Big Leap - Bing video
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Simon Barker:
The main problem that wave powered generators have is that it only takes one good storm, and you're left picking up lots of little bits of generator from the nearest beach.
The difference in energy density between a gentle swell and a full-on force 11 storm is massive.
Some shore based systems automatically raise their "floaters" in storm conditions to protect themselves.
Wave Power Could Be Energy's Next Big Leap - Bing video
Z.
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