TY - JOUR
TI - Ocean Wave Energy in the United States: Current Status and Future Perspectives
AU - Lehmann, M
AU - Karimpour, F
AU - Goudey, C
AU - Jacobson, P
AU - Alam, M
T2 - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
AB - Ocean waves are a more predictable resource with a higher energy density compared to solar and wind. In addition, and specifically for the United States, resource locations with high wave power are close to major load centers being located along coastlines. These features have sparked a surge of attention in the United States on trying to economically harness ocean wave power. The aim of this article is to provide a concise review of the current state of ocean wave energy conversion technologies and industry status in the United States including research and development as well as commercial activities and governmental support, concluding with a discussion of future industry perspectives. Existing facilities, softwares as well as laboratory and open-water test facilities and resources, active research groups and commercial activities have been identified. Over one third of commercially active wave energy developers worldwide are located within the United States, but only a few have reached a high Technology Readiness Level. These findings, together with a relevant practical resource located within the U.S. and the advantageous nature of the resource compared to other renewable resources, indicate that the United States is well positioned to advance the wave energy industry in the near future.
DA - 2017/07//
PY - 2017
VL - 74
SP - 1300
EP - 1313
UR - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032116308164
DO - 10.1016/j.rser.2016.11.101
LA - English
KW - Wave
KW - Marine Energy
KW - Social & Economic Data
KW - Human Dimensions
ER -