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A b o u t W a v e
E n e r g y
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At Wavegen we are developing ways of harnessing wave energy and
converting it into electricity using processes and technologies
that do not damage the environment and are commercially viable.
Waves are caused by wind blowing over water, and winds are generated
by the sun heating the earth.
Water covers around three-quarters of the earth’s surface. The
World Energy Council estimates that the energy that can be harvested
from the world’s oceans is equal to twice the amount of electricity
that the world produces now.
The UK has by far the highest potential in the European Union
for converting wave energy into electricity. The amount of energy
in waves around the UK is more than the energy currently used
to meet people’s demand for electricity.
Scotland has particularly high potential: much of our western
coastline is exposed to the Atlantic Ocean.
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Scotland has half a
century of experience in renewable energy from hydro electricity
schemes, and 30 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry.
Wave energy technology is very young compared to generating
electricity from wind turbines. Wavegen is at the leading edge of
developing technologies to generate electricity using wave energy.
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