Future Energy Fellows post   While going for a stroll along the
seaside, many enjoy the magnificent sight of waves hitting the
shore. Few will realize the unique opportunity to visualize the
enormous amount of energy that waves carry. Is this the next big
source of renewable energy?  The Pelamis project demonstrated
the viability of deploying single wave units for energy
production. However, in order to be competitive, the industry
needs to bring wave energy to the next level. Thus, the true
question is how wave energy can be generated in large scale
installations.  What is Wave Energy?  Wave power is occasionally
confused with tidal energy, but they are very distinct. While
tidal energy captures the ocean’s motions due to the change in
position of celestial bodies like the moon, wave power is
produced from ocean surface waves induced by the wind. Wave
formation will depend on several factors, such as the duration
of the wind, the wind speed, the distance over which the wind
blows or the depth of the water. T