Wave Energy
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-030202
Wave power devices extract energy directly from the surface motion of powerful ocean waves or from pressure fluctuations below the surface. The greatest potential for significant wave energy production is on the west coast of the U.S.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-030202 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | Adapted from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Energy Development Hydrokinetic Energy at https://www.fws.gov/ecological-services/energy-development/hydrokinetic.html |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Wave Energy",
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"definition": "Wave power devices extract energy directly from the surface motion of powerful ocean waves or from pressure fluctuations below the surface. The greatest potential for significant wave energy production is on the west coast of the U.S.",
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"Adapted from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Energy Development Hydrokinetic Energy at https://www.fws.gov/ecological-services/energy-development/hydrokinetic.html"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/wave-energy/"
}
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