Dive Summary:
- A new GlobalData report describes advancements being made in wave and tidal power, as the U.S. Navy, universities and energy industry continue to explore water's potential.
- The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) predicts that the ocean could generate 2,610 terawatt-hours of electricity per year for the U.S. if properly harnessed,
- Alaska, Oregon, California, Maine and New Jersey all stand to benefit from new marine power technology.
From the article:
"... A new report from GlobalData notes that collaborations between the U.S. energy industry and a number of universities are getting closer to coming up with new technologies to take advantage of wave and tidal power than ever before. The U.S. Navy has continued to support its Naval Facilities Command which consolidates ocean energy research in the country, and DOE's Water Power Program has invested more than $87 million on marine and hydrokinetic development projects, the report says. ..."
