Ocean waves are generated by the action of winds on the surface of the world’s oceans and both this generation mechanism and the ability of water waves to propagate over large distances make ocean wave energy one of the most concentrated sources of renewable energy available.
Interesting Facts
- Attempts to develop devices capable of extracting energy from ocean waves have been made since at least the late 18th century.
- The world’s first wave power plant was opened in 2008 at Portugal’s Agucadoura Wave Farm.
- It is estimated that up to 21.5GW of wave and tidal energy could be generated from the waters around Scotland annually.
- Scotland produces about 10% of the total wave energy of Europe thus making it a significant player in the wave energy market and a centre of Research and Development.
- The Orkney Islands in Scotland are one of the leading areas in wave energy in the world.
Image right, credit: Colin Keldie, courtesy of WES
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AREG has over 160 members active in a wide range of renewable energy sectors around the globe. Here are just a few but visit our Members page to find out the full list of businesses and organisations that are currently working in partnership.
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