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Wave energy
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- 1ContextProduced when electricity generators are placed on surface of ocean
Energy output determined by wave height, wave speed, wave length and density
Typical efficiency of 1MW, but this will improve - 2Hayle, Cornwall£4 million facility known as WAVEHUB constructed off the coast of Hayle
Predicted to power 7,500 households
Savings of 300,000 tonnes of carbon in next 25yrs - 3PositivesRenewable and not limited by seasonality
Very predictable, so suitable areas can be found before installation
No harmful bi products released or any environmental damage - 4NegativesLandlocked countries and areas away from the coast cannot use it
Performance drops during rough weather
Source of disturbance for private/public vessels
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- AS - Level Geography (G4: ENERGY ) Flashcards on Wave energy , created by Connor Jones on 24/05/2017.
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