Ocean waves are a really interesting source of power that can be used over and over again. They get their energy from the wind pushing against the water. This constant movement can be turned into electricity in a couple of ways:

• Wave Energy Converters (WECs): These are special machines that change the energy from the waves into electricity.

• Point Absorbers: These are floating structures that move up and down with the waves. As they move, they create power.

We can figure out how much energy is in the waves using a simple formula:

$E = \frac{1}{8} \rho g A^2$

In this formula:

• $E$ stands for energy.
• $\rho$ is the weight of the water.
• $g$ is the force of gravity.
• $A$ is the height of the waves.

By using the energy from ocean waves, we can depend less on fossil fuels. That makes ocean waves a really important part of renewable energy!