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Wave energy

Connor Jones Geography AS - Level Inglês 4 flashcards

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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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