Wave power

Question 1

What are wave-powered turbines like?

Answer 1

You need lots of small wave-powered turbines located around the coast which are connected to generators What are wind

Question 2

Advantages

Answer 2

.no pollution
. no fuel costs & minimal running costs
.can be very useful on small islands

Question 3

Disadvantages

Answer 3

. disturbs seabed & habitat of marine animals
.spoils view
.hazard to boats
.fairly unreliable since waves tend to die out when wind drops
.high initial costs
. never likely to provide energy on a large scale