Wave power in Australia

Wave Power in kilowatts/square metre in the waters around Australia
Protean Energy Wave Energy Converter prototype trial, 2008

Wave power in Australia is being developed as the country has a long and largely deep-water coastline. It is one of several regions of the world where wave power projects are being considered. Australia has great potential for wave energy because strong Southern Ocean winds generate consistently large waves ideal for wave energy production.[1] The main challenges are capital cost and withstanding damage from harsh ocean conditions.[2]

  1. ^ "Wave Energy in Australia". CSIRO. 22 February 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Ocean energy". Australian Renewable Energy Agency. 8 August 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2023.