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  1. Europe, including Portugal and Spain, is contributing to a global energy assessment regarding the significant potential of ocean energy, including wave and tidal resources, with input from the European Commission and international bodies.

Portugal advances wave energy hub plans with CorPower Ocean demonstrations

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Portugal is positioning itself as a European wave energy hub, with manufacturing and offshore deployment plans advancing in Viana do Castelo. CorPower Ocean, a Swedish firm, is demonstrating its technology in Portuguese waters. The company plans a 15MW VianaWave project, comprising 45 wave energy converters, with construction expected to begin in 2028.

From maritimejournal.com

Why it matters

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The technology converts ocean wave energy into electricity and can generate power for nearly 24 hours a day, helping balance variable resources like wind and solar. This effort supports Europe's goals for strengthening energy resilience and advancing a clean-energy supply chain.

Europe, including Portugal and Spain, is contributing to a global energy assessment regarding the potential of ocean energy, including wave and tidal resources.

From maritimejournal.com

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  • EuropeThe continent where Portugal is positioning itself as a wave energy hub
  • Mocean EnergyScottish wave technology company mentioned in the context of the wave energy sector

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  • Mocean EnergySpeculative

    Increased European wave hub attention could boost market visibility and demand for wave technology.

  • EuropeSpeculative

    Advances in the clean-energy supply chain could strengthen Europe’s energy resilience goals.

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