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Europe’s Wave Energy Push: Key to Clean Future?

2/23/2025

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Spain, France, and Ireland are harnessing their vast wave energy potential, a vital piece in the puzzle for a clean energy future. To achieve net-zero by 2050, ocean power generation must surge by 33% each year. However, despite its impressive energy density, wave energy struggles to keep pace with wind and solar due to hurdles in commercial viability and reliability.

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Spain, France, and Ireland are harnessing their vast wave energy potential, a vital piece in the puzzle for a clean energy future. To achieve net-zero by 2050, ocean power generation must surge by 33% each year. However, despite its impressive energy density, wave energy struggles to keep pace with wind and solar due to hurdles in commercial viability and reliability.