Wave Power and Pakistan

Wave Power and Pakistan

  September 02, 2019    Fantasy

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Definition

•    A wave power turbine uses changes in air pressure caused by the waves to turn the turbine and generate electricity.

Process of electricity generation

•    Waves have exceptionally high energy levels.
•    Wave motion can be used to compress air to drive a turbine to generate electricity.

Potential for Wave Power in Pakistan

•    Pakistan has about 1000 km long coastline.
•    The Makran coastal areas have strong wave energy, which could be harnessed for the generation of electric power for rapidly developing coastal cities like Gwadar
•    However, wave power is an expensive option for Pakistan.