A technique to predict the energy in future oceanic waves
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - 06:10
in Physics & Chemistry
Marine energy has great future potential, according to the experts, but there is still a long way to go before it can be used on a large scale. Despite the problem of intermittency, wave energy has an advantage over wind energy. For example, it is easier to predict optimum swell than suitable gusts of wind. That is why knowing how much energy the waves will be bringing within a few hours is as important as having available efficient prototypes to make use of wave power. If predictions can be made, the energy produced by waves can be incorporated more easily into the mains, and renewable energy consumption can be increased at the same time.