CHAPTER-12: HOW DOES OCEAN ENERGY WORK?

Wave energy: This type of energy is produced by converting the energy of ocean waves or swells into other type of energy which is only electricity at present. Various types of technologies are developing and trialing in order to convert the energy of waves into electricity.

Tidal Energy: Tidal movements contribute to generate tidal energy. Both potential energy and kinetic energy exist in tides. Potential energy is related to the vertical oscillations in the sea level. On the other hand, kinetic energy is related to the horizontal motion of the water. Technologies of producing energy from the rise and fall of the tides can be used to harness it.

Ocean Thermal Energy: By converting the temperature difference between surface water and water at depth into useful energy, ocean thermal energy can be generated. Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) is a system of twenty-four-hours base load electricity generation per day throughout the year. In comparison to other ocean energy sources, OTEC is one of the continuously available renewable energy resources which contribute to base load power supply.

Next Chapter: CHAPTER-13: WHAT IS GEOTHERMAL ENERGY?