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How can ocean energy technologies improve the Sustainable BLUE ECONOMY?

Among other findings: The predictability of power generation from ocean energy technologies complements the variable character solar PV and wind. Desalination of seawater using renewable energy sources – including solar and wind power, but also direct solar and geothermal heat – can further enhance the sustainable blue economy.

Why are marine energy resources important in the Blue Economy?

Marine energy resources, including ocean waves, tides, currents, and salinity and temperature gradients, are particularly well suited to address these power constraints in the blue economy because they are renewable, geographically co-located, and complementary to other energy sources.

Could oceans drive a blue economy?

Oceans hold abundant, largely untapped renewable energy potential, which could drive a vigorous global blue economy in the years ahead.

Are marine energy technologies enabling Blue Economy expansion?

The U.S. power sector is rapidly evolving to include new and diverse forms of energy. Marine energy technologies hold promise as part of the national energy mix and as an enabler of blue economy expansion. WPTO's Marine Energy e-newsletter shares news and updates on tools, analysis, and emerging technologies to advance marine energy.

Can emerging blue technologies help the marine energy sector?

Activities and lessons learned by the marine energy sector could be leveraged by emerging blue technologies, and vice versa. Many blue technologies are still in the early or precommercial stage, with research and development (R&D) needs that cut across the jurisdiction of multiple public sector agencies.

What is the Water Power Technologies Office powering the Blue Economy?

The U.S. Department of Energy's Water Power Technologies Office Powering the Blue Economy™ initiative is a meaningful first step toward protecting, understanding, and leveraging the immense power and promise of the oceans to help us achieve our collective economic, social, and environmental goals.