Wave power is being tested in New Zealand as an alternative energy source. Generators can harness the power of ocean waves caused by long-term wind blowing across the sea. Wave power turbines installed in Lyttelton Harbour and Evans Bay are different from other turbines as they can cope with waves from different directions. While wave power is only being tested currently, it may provide a future option for powering schools near the coast once the technology is more developed.

1. A report about an alternative power source by Zack

2. What is wave power? Scientists are experimenting with generators to harness wave power. You can generate waves by harnessing them. Waves are caused by wind blowing across the sea for a long time.

3. Where is this type of power generated in New Zealand? New Zealand is trialling in Lyttelton Harbour near Christchurch and Evans Bay, Wellington. At present they are hoping to give power to islands and large cities.

4. How does this power generator work? You could draw a diagram. Wave power turbines are not like other turbines, they have to cope with lots of different directions of waves so they are mostly moored to the bottom of the ocean.

5. Could we use this type of power at school? We are only one hour from the sea, we could use wave power if it was used on the coasts. It could be a future idea.

6. Conclusion i.e. why you think this power could be used at school to run our heater. New Zealand is a good place to make wave power. No-one is far from the sea. However wave power is only being tested right now.

7. References Stever Panecr, Energy fires Water David West Children’s book,2002 WWW.niwa.cri.New Zealand/news/Mr./ 2008/2008-6-5