Wave energy testing site opens off Oregon, a green energy milestone in the Trump administration
Summary
A large wave energy testing site called PacWave South has recently opened off the coast of Oregon to test ocean wave power technologies. This site received approval from President Donald Trump’s administration, marking a step forward for clean energy, even though no wave energy devices are yet operating there.Key Facts
- PacWave South is the first large wave energy test site on the U.S. mainland.
- The site is located near Newport, Oregon, and was developed by Oregon State University.
- It received federal approval during President Trump’s administration after a review by the Energy Department.
- The facility is connected to the electrical grid but has not yet started producing power because no devices have arrived.
- The U.S. Department of Energy has invested nearly $150 million in building and locating the facility since 2016.
- Marine energy uses power from ocean tides, currents, or waves and does not produce carbon emissions.
- Federal estimates say marine energy could potentially supply about 57% of U.S. electricity needs.
- The administration views wave energy as beneficial to national security, unlike offshore wind projects, which it has restricted.
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