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wave energy

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noun

  1. energy obtained by harnessing wave power

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By clarifying how to fine tune the gyroscope's operating parameters, the research offers practical guidance for building more flexible and efficient wave energy systems.

From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026

And unlike other renewables such as wind and solar power, which cannot produce electricity around the clock unless accompanied by batteries, wave energy is 24/7.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

While the U.S. has a lot of potential, the country’s entire coastline would never be covered in wave energy devices, Robertson said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority said pebbles helped play a "vital role" in protecting coastlines by absorbing wave energy and helping to stabilise the shoreline.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2024

Tom was even able to make the robot aim its wave energy so as to short-circuit a switch on an electrical control panel.

From Tom Swift and The Visitor from Planet X by Appleton, Victor [pseud.]