Over time, countless industries have taken advantage of various renewable energy to keep their businesses environmentally friendly, creating the least possible impact, the most commonly used are: Solar, wind and hydroelectric power. However, many miss out on one in particular, being one that brings great benefits due to its constant contribution.
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This source is considered to be one of the largest and most beneficial on Earth, but its use is not booming due to complex access. Despite this, it can be estimated that the potential it offers is about 30,000 TW/year, a high number considering that this would be the total consumption of the human population in electricity.
The utilization of these renewable energy sources would contribute in an efficient and sustainable way to the conservation of the environment, even the human population could considerably reduce the dependence on certain non-renewable sources such as fossil fuels.
The solution to produce infinite energy is under the sea.
We are talking about wave energy science, which is based on using the waves of the sea to take advantage of the movement, which in an extended period of time can produce a great potential. There are large waves all over the planet that facilitate the production of this energy.
In total contrast to other types of energy frequented, this one in particular has the condition that the waves are extremely predictable, which can be translated into a significant advantage for those who have a mastery of networks and intend to have a count of the energy sources and the production of each one.
Compared to the European Union’s use of these renewable energies, it is estimated that wave energy in particular can offer up to 10% by 2050, eventually reducing the use of fossil fuels for backup generators which are highly polluting.
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Making great strides towards its renewable targets, the European Union aims to reach at least 42.5% within the next 6 years, with wave energy being a stepping stone to achieve this aspiration of reaching 1 GW of capacity.
In the case of reaching the goal set out above, the EU will be in an excellent position to equip up to 40 million homes, which would translate into a highly attractive figure to reach a promising future at ecological and sustainable level, helping the environment and reducing pollution rates.
Recently the Finnish corporation AW-Energy has successfully carried out its project called “WaveRoller”, which uses the above mentioned technique to create large amounts of electricity. It is located near the coast, a location where wave power is more consistent, making the most of this benefit.
This wave technology is installed at a great depth, from 8 to 20 meters under the sea, keeping it anchored to a seabed. Depending on the condition of the tides at the location, the device can be submerged in its entirety or partially, taking into account the effect that the waves are intended to have on the instrument.
The key now is to develop industries that are more resilient to the passage of time, with infinite energy storage solutions that are truly efficient and do not generate polluting emissions, as has been the case with means such as brown or gray hydrogen.
Regarding the amount of money raised by AW-Energyz, the Finnish company expects to make a large profit to contribute 275 million euros to the EU over the next ten years. It is even estimated that a long list of jobs will be created in the company, with around 500 positions, helping a large number of workers.