From the staggering potential of 29,500 TWh of wave energy to the nuts and bolts of point absorber wave energy converters, this episode shows how buoys that ride the surf can generate electricity, desalinate water, and power remote islands. We also dive into micro-scale triboelectric nanogenerators that harvest energy from tiny ocean ripples, and explore the idea of offshore energy parks where wind, solar, and waves share a single seabed backbone. Along the way we discuss the challenges of corrosion and cables, and why designing with the ocean's rhythms could transform our energy future.

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