{"id":4766,"date":"2021-02-21T10:00:46","date_gmt":"2021-02-21T18:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/?p=4766"},"modified":"2025-08-28T01:28:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T09:28:33","slug":"what-is-wave-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/what-is-wave-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Wave Energy: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/what-is-wave-energy\/#what_is_wave_energy\" >what is wave energy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/what-is-wave-energy\/#What_is_wave_energy_used_for\" >What is wave energy used for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/what-is-wave-energy\/#How_does_wave_energy_work\" >How does wave energy work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/what-is-wave-energy\/#What_is_a_wave_energy_converter\" >What is a wave energy converter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/what-is-wave-energy\/#Different_types_of_wave_energy_converters\" >Different types of wave energy converters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/what-is-wave-energy\/#Where_is_wave_energy_used_in_the_world\" >Where is wave energy used in the world?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/what-is-wave-energy\/#What_Are_the_Advantages_of_Wave_Energy\" >What Are the Advantages of Wave Energy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/what-is-wave-energy\/#What_Are_the_Environmental_Benefits_of_Wave_Energy\" >What Are the Environmental Benefits of Wave Energy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/what-is-wave-energy\/#Download_What_Is_Wave_Energy_PDF\" >Download What Is Wave Energy PDF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>What is wave energy? Waves form as wind blows over the surface of open water in oceans and lakes. Ocean waves contain tremendous energy. The advantages of wave energy include being free, sustainable, renewable, and producing zero waste. Therefore, it can contribute to reducing our carbon footprint. It is also unique since it is the most concentrated form of renewable energy on earth, with power density much higher than that of wind and solar energy.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the Linquip company&#8217;s website, we endeavor to provide you with as much information as possible about wave energy. For any questions you may have regarding wave energy and equipment for capturing this type of renewable energy, Linquip is the best option for you. There are Linquip&#8217;s experts available at any time to answer your questions regarding wave energy and related equipment. We strongly recommend that you take a look at Linquip&#8217;s article titled, &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/industrial-directories\/194\/wave\"><b>What is Wave?<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several components of the Linquip platform, and to be able to take advantage of them to the fullest extent, you must first register as a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/experts\/leaderboard\"> <b>Linquip Expert<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By creating an account with Linquip, you will be able to display your skills that are related to industrial equipment in a manner that is tailored specifically to the requirements of the industry. Could you contribute to the Linquip website as a guest poster? Would it be of interest to you? You can directly post your content to the Linquip platform using the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/user-guest-post\"> <b>Guest Posting<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The theoretical annual energy potential of waves off the coasts of the United States is estimated to be as much as 2.64 trillion kilowatt-hours or the equivalent of about 64% of U.S. electricity generation in 2019. With this in mind, let\u2019s answer the question, \u201cWhat is wave energy?\u201d. Follow this new blog in Linquip to find out more.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_wave_energy\"><\/span><strong>what is wave energy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wave energy, also known as ocean energy or sea wave energy, is a form of energy harnessed from the ocean or sea waves. The rigorous vertical motion of surface ocean waves contains a lot of kinetic (motion) energy that is captured by wave energy technologies to do useful tasks.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4868 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-2.jpg\" alt=\"what is wave energy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-2-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-2-1392x1044.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-2-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-2-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-2-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-2-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_wave_energy_used_for\"><\/span><strong>What is wave energy used for?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The wave energy captured is used for all different kinds of useful work, including electricity generation, desalinization of water, and pumping of water into reservoirs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_wave_energy_work\"><\/span><strong>How does wave energy work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wave_power\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Wave power<\/a> is produced by the up and down motion of floating devices placed on the surface of the ocean. In other words, wind produces waves, and then waves produce energy. As the waves travel across the ocean, high-tech devices capture the natural movements of ocean currents and the flow of swells to generate power.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_wave_energy_converter\"><\/span><strong>What is a wave energy converter?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wave energy converters (WECs) are devices that convert the kinetic and potential energy associated with a moving ocean wave into useful mechanical or electrical energy. This energy is the largest estimated global resource form of ocean energy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_types_of_wave_energy_converters\"><\/span><strong>Different types of wave energy converters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Attenuators<\/li>\n<li>Point Absorbers<\/li>\n<li>Oscillating wave surge converter<\/li>\n<li>Oscillation water column<\/li>\n<li>Overtopping\/terminator device<\/li>\n<li>Submerged pressure differential<\/li>\n<li>Bulge wave<\/li>\n<li>Rotating mass<\/li>\n<li>Other<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are several types of technology used for wave energy which are as follows.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4867 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-5.jpg\" alt=\"what is wave energy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-5.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-5-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-5-1392x783.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-5-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-5-746x420.jpg 746w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Attenuators<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An attenuator is a floating device that operates parallel to the wave direction and effectively rides the waves. These devices capture energy from the relative motion of the two arms as the wave passes them.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18808\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18808\" style=\"width: 724px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18808\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/attenuator.png\" alt=\"What Is Wave Energy\" width=\"724\" height=\"445\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/attenuator.png 724w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/attenuator-300x184.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diagram of the attenuator (Reference: <strong>baonguyen1994.wordpress.com<\/strong>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Point Absorbers<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A point absorber is a floating structure that absorbs energy from all directions through its movements at\/near the water&#8217;s surface. It converts the motion of the buoyant top relative to the base into electrical power. The power take-off system may take several forms, depending on the configuration of displacers\/reactors.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18807\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18807\" style=\"width: 395px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18807\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/point-absorber.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Wave Energy\" width=\"395\" height=\"395\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/point-absorber.jpg 395w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/point-absorber-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/point-absorber-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18807\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Point absorber (Reference: <strong>sciencedirect.com<\/strong>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Oscillating wave surge converter<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Oscillating wave surge converters extract energy from wave surges and the movement of water particles within them. The arm oscillates as a pendulum mounted on a pivoted joint in response to the movement of water in the waves.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18805\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18805\" style=\"width: 850px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18805\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Schematic-view-of-an-oscillating-wave-surge-converter.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Wave Energy\" width=\"850\" height=\"864\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Schematic-view-of-an-oscillating-wave-surge-converter.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Schematic-view-of-an-oscillating-wave-surge-converter-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Schematic-view-of-an-oscillating-wave-surge-converter-768x781.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18805\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A schematic view of an oscillating wave surge converter (Reference: <strong>researchgate.net<\/strong>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Oscillation water column<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An oscillating water column is a partially submerged, hollow structure. It is open to the sea below the waterline, enclosing a column of air on top of a column of water. Waves cause the water column to rise and fall, which in turn compresses and decompresses the air column. This trapped air is allowed to flow to and from the atmosphere via a turbine, which usually can rotate regardless of the direction of the airflow. The rotation of the turbine is used to generate electricity.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18809\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18809\" style=\"width: 850px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18809\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Schematic-layout-of-oscillating-water-column-OWC-system.png\" alt=\"What Is Wave Energy\" width=\"850\" height=\"493\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Schematic-layout-of-oscillating-water-column-OWC-system.png 850w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Schematic-layout-of-oscillating-water-column-OWC-system-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Schematic-layout-of-oscillating-water-column-OWC-system-768x445.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18809\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Working principle of an oscillating water column system (Reference: <strong>researchgate.net<\/strong>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Overtopping\/terminator device<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Overtopping devices capture water as waves break into a storage reservoir. The water is then returned to the sea passing through a conventional low-head turbine which generates power. An overtopping device may use \u2018collectors\u2019 to concentrate the wave energy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18810\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18810\" style=\"width: 850px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/A-picture-of-the-wave-dragon-overtopping-device-with-diagram-Source-2.png\" alt=\"What Is Wave Energy\" width=\"850\" height=\"1055\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/A-picture-of-the-wave-dragon-overtopping-device-with-diagram-Source-2.png 850w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/A-picture-of-the-wave-dragon-overtopping-device-with-diagram-Source-2-242x300.png 242w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/A-picture-of-the-wave-dragon-overtopping-device-with-diagram-Source-2-825x1024.png 825w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/A-picture-of-the-wave-dragon-overtopping-device-with-diagram-Source-2-768x953.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Overtopping device (Reference: <strong>researchgate.net<\/strong>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Submerged pressure differential<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Submerged pressure differential devices are typically located near shore and attached to the seabed. The motion of the waves causes the sea level to rise and fall above the device, inducing a pressure differential in the device. The alternating pressure pumps fluid through a system to generate electricity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Bulge wave<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bulge wave technology consists of a rubber tube filled with water, moored to the seabed heading into the waves. The water enters through the stern and the passing wave causes pressure variations along the length of the tube, creating a \u2018bulge\u2019. As the bulge travels through the tube it grows, gathering energy that can be used to drive a standard low-head turbine located at the bow, where the water then returns to the sea.<\/p>\n<h3>Rotating mass<\/h3>\n<p>Two forms of rotation are used to capture energy by the movement of the device heaving and swaying in the waves. This motion drives either an eccentric weight or a gyroscope causing precession. In both cases, the movement is attached to an electric generator inside the device.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18811\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18811\" style=\"width: 850px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18811\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Rotating-mass-based-WEC-The-swaying-motion-produced-by-waves-a-and-b-makes-rotate.png\" alt=\"What Is Wave Energy\" width=\"850\" height=\"363\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Rotating-mass-based-WEC-The-swaying-motion-produced-by-waves-a-and-b-makes-rotate.png 850w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Rotating-mass-based-WEC-The-swaying-motion-produced-by-waves-a-and-b-makes-rotate-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Rotating-mass-based-WEC-The-swaying-motion-produced-by-waves-a-and-b-makes-rotate-768x328.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rotating mass wave energy converter (Reference: <strong>researchgate.net<\/strong>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Other<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This covers those devices with a unique and very different design to the more well-established types of technology or if the information on the device\u2019s characteristics could not be determined. For example, the Wave Rotor is a form of turbine turned directly by the waves. Flexible structures have also been suggested, whereby a structure that changes shape\/volume is part of the power take-off system.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-3.jpg\" alt=\"Wave Energy\" width=\"1824\" height=\"1368\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-3.jpg 1824w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-3-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-3-1392x1044.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-3-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-3-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-3-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-3-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-3-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1824px) 100vw, 1824px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_wave_energy_used_in_the_world\"><\/span><strong>Where is wave energy used in the world?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since wave energy is still relatively new and some disadvantages of wave energy serve as a barrier to its expansion, fewer areas currently have or are installing wave farms. Some main areas for wave farms are Portugal, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States.<\/p>\n<p>So, now you know the answer to the question, \u201cWhat is wave energy?\u201d. If you enjoy this article in Linquip, let us know what you think by leaving a reply in the comment section. We will be more than glad to have your viewpoint on the article. Is there any question we can help you with? 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Wave-energy devices do not produce any of the atmospheric greenhouse gas types of pollutants and emissions that result from burning fossil fuels to generate electricity, such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_What_Is_Wave_Energy_PDF\"><\/span><b>Download What Is Wave Energy PDF<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is possible to download a PDF file containing the entire content of this article by clicking on the following link.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/linquip.com-What-Is-Wave-Energy-A-Complete-Guide.pdf\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default su-button-wide\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#2D89EF;border-color:#246ec0;border-radius:12px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 30px;font-size:22px;line-height:44px;border-color:#6cadf4;border-radius:12px;text-shadow:none\"> Download PDF<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><b>Buy Equipment or Ask for a Service<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>By using Linquip RFQ Service, you can expect\u00a0to receive quotations from various suppliers across multiple industries and regions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/linquip.com\/get-quote?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=content&amp;utm_campaign=product_list&amp;utm_term=product_list&amp;utm_content=rfq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here to Request a Quotation From Suppliers and Service Providers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Read More In Linquip<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wave-energy-advantages-disadvantages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Everything You Need to Know About Wave Energy Advantages and Disadvantages<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/how-does-wave-energy-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Does Wave Energy Work: A Complete Overview<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-overview-of-wave-energy-diagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Ultimate Overview of Wave Energy Diagram<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/negative-aspects-of-renewable-energy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What are the Negative Aspects of Renewable Energy? 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