sabine-hossenfelder 5 months ago
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The Big New Renewable Energy Source You’ve Never Heard Of

Wind, solar, and hydro power are known quantities in the world of renewables. But a new type of renewable energy is breaking on to the scene: wave power.

According to industry experts, harnessing the waves off of the U.S.’s coasts could generate up to 1,400 terawatt-hours of electricity each year, equalling 1/3 of the country’s power consumption. Let’s take a look at how wave power is progressing and where it’s headed.

Sabine Hossenfelder
PhD in physics