Wave Energy: A Comparison with Other Renewable Energy Sources

This report delves into the potential of wave energy as a sustainable alternative to traditional energy sources. It begins by establishing the background of the study, highlighting the environmental impact of historical energy sources and the need for renewable alternatives. The report then reviews existing literature on sustainable energy, including solar, wind, and hydropower, before focusing on wave energy. It explores various wave energy technologies, such as oscillating water columns, overtopping converters, point absorbers, and attenuators, and discusses methods for determining wave energy potential. The discussion includes an analysis of the benefits of wave energy, such as economic viability, availability, and reliability, in comparison to other renewable sources. The report concludes by summarizing the findings and emphasizing the importance of wave energy in meeting global energy demands while mitigating environmental concerns. The report also includes various tables and figures illustrating key concepts and data analysis.