presently, there's solar, nuclear, geothermal, hydro and wind sources of energy. What about ocean waves ?

Answer 1

The pistons and the fluid hydraulics and so forth are expensive to build and maintain, so it hasn't been done on a large scale.

But the energy is there in wave and tidal action, YES. I hope it is a useful tool in getting away from filthy sources of energy like coal.

Answer 2

In Portugal, an offshore wave-energy converter called Pelamis is either being installed or has been installed. Pelamis will be powering an estimated 15,000 homes by 2008.
Talking in general about water power, it is 10 to 40 times as energy-dense as wind.
This link takes you to the article from where I got this info:
http://www.popsci.com/popsci/energy/7267226d360ab010vgnvcm1000004eecbccdrcrd.html

Answer 3

There are some examples of wave power being used, but not too many. Check Wikipedia under wave power. They will link you to tidal power and some other forms of power using the ocean.

Answer 4

perhaps u hv heard of a device like OTEC(ocean thermal energy convertor) it makes use of the ocean waves and tides to convert their potential and kinetic energy into electrical energy and all.moreover dams are also used and also there are many other setups and devices being used and tested. the problem tht wee r trying to encounter in these matters is tht the less efficiency and the problem to people living in nearby areas of such oceans or water bodies.

Answer 5

its not so much of the waves but rather the tide, its called tidal energy. its similar to hydro except hydro uses a high to low source of water but tidal uses tides. but the principal is the same.

Answer 6

In development.

Wave and tidal turbines are being tested by several coastal countries as we speak. Unfortunately with my swiss cheese memory, I can't remember who at the moment.

But the information is out there.

Answer 7

tidal power has been explored for the last decade around certain bays in north america and europe.

the bay of Fundie in Canada was taking part... not sure now

they say that it could be damaging to sea life and actually change the tidal flows, so i am not sure if it is still going on in any big way.

Answer 8

Yes I heard that is possible about the waves pounding on a plate to generate electricity.

Answer 9

yeah, ocean waves are also comin into the chapter. Its bcoz of the force at which it travels will eventually allow turbines fitted to dams which will produce electricity.