We are currently exploring the potential to site a small number
of Oyster wave energy devices off the west coast of the USA.
We have been reaching out to key stakeholders, state agencies
and communities along the west coast, to seek views on suitable
locations and project partners to develop a small demonstration
Oyster array.
Our goal is to find a potential location for the installation of
a demonstration array of three Oyster wave energy devices which we
aim to install by 2016.
To date we have been focusing much of our research on Oregon
because of its extensive wave resource. In August 2011 we were
awarded a $100,000 matching grant by the Oregon Wave Energy Trust
(OWET) to gather data on the wave energy potential of the sea along
Oregon's coast.
The grant is for Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP)
installation. The ADCPs will measure the wave energy resource at a
number of points along the Oregon coast. This is an essential first
step in finding areas suitable for wave power projects. This
follows the award of a $50,000 matching feasibility grant to
Aquamarine Power USA by OWET in November 2010.
This project will rely on the completion of the state's
Territorial Sea Plan (TSP) which will identify areas suitable for
marine energy development.
Meanwhile we continue to pursue other opportunities in the
states of California and Washington.
Aquamarine Power and its leadership continually demonstrate their commitment to the environment, innovation, and sound public policy. Aquamarine Power is clearly one of the world leaders in wave energy.
Sean O’Neill, President
Ocean Renewable Energy CoalitionOur Industry Matching Program is designed to help developers such as Aquamarine Power to take their proven technology and make it more efficient, longer lasting and cheaper. Providing match funding is key to spurring the wave energy sector's growth as the industry looks to other coastal states as a possible anchor.
Jason Busch, Executive Director
Ocean Wave Energy Trust