Wave Power Flashcards
1
Q
What are the Advantages of Wave power?
A
- Renewable
- No waste or pollution
- Can be built to blend into coastline
- Zero fuel costs
2
Q
What are the Disadvantages of Wave Power?
A
- Expensive to build
- Wave movements are unpredictable and can vary with the seasons
- Vulnerable to hurricanes and tidal waves
- Can object to wave walls being built
3
Q
What is the cost of Wave Power?
A
- 0 fuel cost
* Expensive to build
4
Q
Describe the Process
A
- As the waves go in and out the chamber, air is pushed
- Air turns generator
- Generator turns turbine
