Ocean Energy 101

Oregon Wave Energy Trust

The ocean is the largest, most concentrated supply of renewable energy on earth. Ocean energy is created by large storms hundreds of kilometers offshore that generate and transmit huge amounts of energy. This energy travels great distances (via swells) and mixes with local influences (seas) to arrive on shore.

Ocean energy is clean, predictable, renewable and, unlike other renewable resources, has the potential to be available 24/7. It has no greenhouse gas emissions, produces no pollution and requires no major drilling or mining.

Documents

A Primer on Wave Energy Devices - Oregon State University and Oregon Sea Grant
Power and Energy from Ocean Waves and Tides - Electric Power Research Institute, 2007
Ocean Energy - U.S. Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service
Offshore Renewable Energy Regulatory Primer – National Sea Grant Law Center

Links

About Marine Energy - Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center
Energy Kids: Renewable Hydropower – U.S. Energy Information Administration
Introduction to Wave Energy – RenewableGreenEnergy Power.com
Ocean Wave Energy – Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Wave Power 101: A Clean Energy Primer – Earthtechling.com
Wave Energy for Kids - Renewable Energy Index

Videos

Energy 101: Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy - U.S. Department of Energy
How does wave energy work?- eHow.com
Energy 101: Wind Energy – ILSCO Corporation
Oregon Wave Energy Trust- Green Economy
Wave Energy Research Lab – Green Economy
Building a Wave Energy Device – Green Economy
First Commercial Wave Energy Device – Green Economy

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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Membership

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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.