Oregon Wave Energy Trust

Protective, Modular Wave Power Generation System

Shift Power’s goal is to take energy out of waves before they impact breakwaters, embankments and other marine structures. This will reduce the degradation of marine structures – and harness that energy to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. The technology is a small-scale, modular system that produces several kilowatts of energy – a system that is easy to install and maintain. Shift Power’s system is intended for early adoption by marinas, ports, remote communities and other coastline property owners. The design is scalable and modular in nature and therefore can easily be compounded into larger installations. OWET’s contribution to the building of the first prototype leverages $240,000 in US Department of Energy funding from the Marine and Hydrokinetic Technology Readiness Advancement Initiative.

Partners: Shift Power Solutions Inc. and Oregon State University
Completed: 2011
Cost: $59,250

Reaching Out

Did You Know?

Oregon is a leader in wave energy.

Oregon focuses on a collaborative model for getting wave energy projects in the water.

That Oregon’s Coastline is among a few places in the world that has the key elements to tap into wave energy?

That Oregon can enjoy an abundance of energy generated by ocean waves?

That our state contains internationally- recognized experts who are leading efforts to responsibly develop wave energy?

That Oregon has capacity to build, maintain and deliver sustainable wave energy power to the grid?

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Why support Oregon Wave Energy Trust?

Wave energy is one key part of the comprehensive alternative energy solution for Oregon. And thanks to a combination of unique characteristics is the only source of energy where Oregon enjoys such a clear competitive advantage. As a result, Oregon’s wave energy industry provides myriad opportunities to deliver significant economic benefits to the state.

Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET) works closely with our state- wide stakeholders: fishing and environmental groups, coastal communities and industry, government agencies and other partners in responsibly developing this new industry while establishing Oregon as the North American leader in wave energy. The work that we do is the real benefit we offer our members.

Our Founding Partners

Oregon Wave Energy Trust was funded in part with Oregon State Lottery Funds administered by the Oregon Business Development Department. It is one of six Oregon Innovation Council initiatives supporting innovation and long term economic growth.