One renewable energy source that can be obtained from the motion of the waves is wave energy. There are various wave energy harvesting techniques that entail setting up electrical generators on the ocean's surface.

 

Wave size and power can change depending on the weather, winds, tides, and moon cycles. The kinetic energy produced by ocean waves can be used to drive turbines that produce electricity. The up-and-down motion of the waves can also be used in a number of other wave energy harvesting techniques to power turbines and pistons.

 

Wave energy is a renewable resource, just as solar, wind, and geothermal energy. Waves will remain a practical source of kinetic energy for as long as the Earth keeps moving in the direction of the sun and the moon keeps moving in the same direction.

 

The fact that most wave energy systems are relatively tiny and unsuitable for powering huge buildings or structures is one of the main obstacles to wave energy.

 

An additional issue with wave energy is that, like solar or wind power, its usable energy output is dependent on the magnitude of the waves at any particular time. Wave height, wave speed, wavelength, and wave density are among the variable elements that affect wave energy and can all be erratic.

Researchers and scientists are exploring ways to extract more energy from the water and waves as technology advance.