Wave Power

• Wave Power - Waves force air in and out of a chamber. The air causes a turbine to generate electricity.
• Disadvantages of Wave Power

  • Small waves generate small amounts of electricity.
  • Electricity needs to be transported from the sea onto the land.
  • The equipment is expensive
• Advantages of Wave Power

  • Waves are free and will not run out.
  • Wave power does not produce greenhouse gases.
  • There are very few safety risks.
• The first tidal power generation plant in Southeast Asia will be built in the remote island of Capul in Northern Samar, along the San Bernardino Strait, an area well-known for its strong marine currents.
• What is significant about the location of Capul for tidal power generation?

  It is known for its strong marine currents.
• Which company is the project proponent for the tidal power plant in Capul?

  Energies Ph Inc., through its affiliate San Bernardino Ocean Power Corp.
• Which company received the EPC contract for the project, and what country is it based in?

  Inyanga Marine Energy Group, based in the UK.
• What technology will Inyanga use for the project, and how will it be integrated?

  It will use HydroWing tidal stream technology and tidal stream turbines, connected to Capul’s electrical network.