Abstract
Estimates for the amount of potential wave energy in the world range from 1-10 TW. The World Energy Council estimates that a potential 2TW of energy is available from the world’s oceans, which is the equivalent of twice the world’s electricity production. Whilst the recoverable resource is many times smaller it remains very high. For example, whilst there is enough potential wave power off the UK to supply the electricity demands several times over, the economically recoverable resource for the UK is estimated at 25% of current demand; a lot less, but a very
substantial amount nonetheless.
substantial amount nonetheless.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | The World Offshore Renewable Energy Report 2004-2008 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Place of Publication | Aalborg |
| Publication date | 2008 |
| Pages | 97-111 |
| Chapter | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Bibliographical note
PDF for print: 15 pp.Find the full report at:
http://www.ppaenergy.co.uk/web-resources/resources/356866df2d2.pdf
Keywords
- Electricity production
- Wave resource
- Wave energy
- Ocean wave power