Marine
Interesting Facts- Wave and tidal devices convert the energetic movement of the waves, and the rise and fall of the tides, into electricity via internal generators. The electricity is transported to shore via underwater cables. Wave devices are either floating or fixed to seabed or shore. Tidal projects use tidal barrage (similar to hydro dam or underwater turbine generators) Scotland has more than a quarter of Europe’s potential wave and tidal resources! Some of the best resources are located off the north-west coast and northern tip of Scotland, Around the coast of the UK the sea levels rise and fall twice daily. The Pelamis Wave Device was developed & manufactured in Scotland, Pelamis is greek for sea snake!.
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Benefits
Benefits
- Wave and tidal energy is freely available.
- Once installed running costs are very low.
- No fuel is required.
- No waste or pollution is produced.
- Wave energy is capable of producing large amounts of energy.
- With tidal energy the amount and time when electricity produced is very predictable.
Down Sides
- Developing and testing technology in the sea can be expensive
- Wave devices can be hazardous for ships and leisure craft
- Difficult to find suitable locations for tidal power
- Tidal devices can affect sea life
Local Applications
- None in Aberdeen City and Shire, but the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney and the Wavegen Limpet project at Islay.
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