RENEWABLE ENERGY FROM THE OCEAN OFFSHORE WIND, TIDAL, WAVE, AND OTHER SOURCES

摘要

Other than the offshore wind power generation, the potential of other ocean power generation technologies, such as tidal, wave, and ocean thermal energy are yet to be tested and used commercially. Though they hold potential for growth, they are still at the development stage. The biggest factor that hampers the exploitation of ocean power for renewable energy generation is the massive investment needed for the development. The government's willingness to encourage such technologies in the form of subsidies and introduction of suitable legislations to speed up the installation will help their growth. It is hoped that the continuing research will help in realizing this dream in the days to come. ■