Generating Electricity From Sound Vibrations Underwater

Abstract

One enormous, unexplored source of renewable energy is the ocean. Sound energy produced by sound waves, especially those produced by marine life, has the potential to be used effectively to create electricity. Materials known as piezoelectric materials generate electricity when they experience mechanical stress, such as vibrations from sound waves. It is therefore feasible to generate power using the movement of whales by putting piezoelectric materials in places where whales congregate, such as along migration routes. Whale movements in the water induce vibrations in piezoelectric materials, which then transform mechanical stress into electrical energy for use in a variety of applications. The piezoelectric materials are selected in such a way which are sensitive to low frequency vibrations caused by whales and also environment friendly and protecting marine life. This approach will serve as an efficient way to collect energy from natural environment without harming marine life.