OES Annual Report 2023

Date: February 29, 2024 at 10:36 GMT

The International Energy Agency's Ocean Energy Systems (IEA-OES) Technology Programme has released its annual report for 2023, showcasing the ocean energy sector's strides towards innovation and sustainability.

The report highlights the publication of a strategic roadmap aiming for 300GW of ocean energy by 2050, advancements in the Stage-Gate Metrics Framework incorporating environmental considerations, and the ongoing study on the exploration of ocean energy in desalination processes. It also covers collaborative efforts on environmental impacts, alongside advancements in wave and tidal energy modeling and OTEC Economics.

The collaborative initiatives emphasize IEA-OES's commitment to fostering global ocean energy development, addressing both technological and environmental challenges.