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Why can't we get power from waves?

Lesson created by Lauren McAlpine using TED-Ed's lesson creatorVideo from MinuteEarth YouTube channel

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The ocean is covered with literal waves of energy, and if we could convert this energy into electricity, we could power all of humanity’s electrical needs. But for now, that’s just a dream. MinuteEarth dives into why we haven’t been able to harness the power of waves.

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yes we are

We are because this can not only save money but create more energy for us all.

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???
wut. how does this save MONEY!?! It also barely creates enough Electricity!!!
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