Oregon Wave Energy Trust

WEC-Array Far-Field Effects Analysis

This is a project supplement to our ongoing DOE-funded study on the performance of wave energy arrays (a joint effort between Oregon State University and CPT). The present supplement will fund 5 days of additional lab testing. These tests will allow us to complete our performance characterization of the five individual WECs (and their mooring lines) by subjecting to them to the full test matrix of wave conditions. The collection of these data will also support the goal of the DOE-funded project to develop a generalized model for WEC-array design/performance and far-field effects.

Partners: Oregon State University, Columbia Power Technologies
Completed: December 2011
Cost: $21, 600

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.