Why Wave Energy Remains Underdeveloped
Converting ocean energy into electricity is a challenging task due to a difficult regulatory environment and the complexities of the ocean itself.
Despite advancements in harnessing renewable energy from solar, wind, and geothermal power, wave energy has been slow to develop. To understand the reasons behind this, host Flora Lichtman spoke with Oregon Public Broadcasting reporter Jes Burns, who covered Oregon's wave energy test site, and Deborah Greaves, an offshore renewable energy researcher.
- Jes Burns reported on Oregon's massive wave energy test site.
- Deborah Greaves provided insight into global developments in offshore renewable energy.
Converting wave power into electricity on a large scale would've been figured out by now, but the tech is actually just getting its sea legs.
Jes Burns is a science and environment reporter and host of "All Science. No Fiction." at Oregon Public Broadcasting.
Author's summary: Wave energy development faces challenges.