Why Wave Power Has Lagged Far Behind as Energy Source

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By Yale Environment 360Apr 28, 2014, 9:00 am23 pts
Researchers have long contended that power from ocean waves could make a major contribution as a renewable energy source. But a host of challenges, including the difficulty of designing a machine to capture the energy of waves, have stymied efforts to generate electricity from the sea. BY DAVE LEVITAN

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