Marine Energy

Given the massive energy resources carried in the waves and tides of Oceans, breakthroughs in marine energy technology are expected to enable this energy source to become a major renewable energy supply in the long term.

Tidal barrage technology is well proven historically, however it is wave energy conversion systems and tidal stream conversion systems which are suitable for a greater range of locations and therefore have the potential to supply a much larger market.

With many contending marine energy devices under development in many countries, the race to prove the fundamental technology type is on.  Meanwhile, assessment and mapping of wave and tidal energy resources is also underway in many countries to identify sites for deployment of the successful products.

The Australian marine energy industry is offering many prototpye products including tidal stream turbines, oscillating water column wave energy systems, submerged wave buoys and wave powered desalination.

From our base in Melbourne, we provide third party review, site development and related consultancy services to the marine energy sector. Our services are described below within two broad streams: 

Marine Energy Technology Commercialisation

If your business has a prototype wave or tidal stream technology which you are developing and commercialising, or if you are identifying investment opportunities in marine technology systems, please click here. 

Marine Energy Generator Site Development

For power utilities or asset developers who have chosen a wave or tidal technology partner and are interested in developing a marine power station at a demonstration or commercial scale, or if you simply wish to investigate potential sites for marine energy generators, please click here.