The U.S. is finally looking to unlock the potential of wave energy

Ysabelle Kempe, Grist Energy Solutions

The U.S. is finally looking to unlock the potential of wave energy
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At first glance, waves have the makings of an ideal renewable energy source. They’re predictable, constant, and tremendously powerful. Their energy potential is astonishing — researchers estimate that waves off the coasts of the United States could generate as much as 2.64 trillion kilowatt-hours annually, or the equivalent of 64 percent of the country’s total electricity generation in 2019.

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