The contribution of the SafeWAVE EU project to the future development of ocean energy

The contribution of the SafeWAVE EU project to the future development of ocean energy

The development of marine renewable energies and wave energy (WE) in particular, are vital components of sustainable ocean governance and the transition towards a low-carbon economy. In a new industry like marine renewable energy (MRE), and Wave Energy (WE) in particular, time-consuming procedures l...

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Main Authors: Juan Bald, Galparso Ibon, Mandiola Gotzon, De Santiago Iñaki, Menchaca Iratxe, C. Uyarra María, Pouso Sarai, Uriarte Ainhize, Muxika Iñigo, Sobradillo Beatriz, Vinagre Pedro, Mchado Inês, Clementino Luana, Chainho Paulo, Correia Janete, Soulard Thomas, Le Bourhis Enored, Felis Ivan, García José Antonio, Verling Emma, O´Hagan Anne Marie, Dunphy Niall, Luke Smith Aaron, Iglesias José Gregorio, Lennon Breffni, Torre Enciso Yago, Zubiate Laura, Chambel Leitão José, Cardoso Bartolomeu Sofia, Santos Hélio, Geerinckx Quentin, Troussard Corentin, Tanguy Florian, Longeroche Jean Luc, Magaldi Phillipe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference 2025-06-01
Series:International Marine Energy Journal
Subjects:
Marine renewable energies
wave energy
environmental impact
environmental consenting
maritime spatial planning
public engagement
Online Access:https://marineenergyjournal.org/imej/article/view/213
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Summary:The development of marine renewable energies and wave energy (WE) in particular, are vital components of sustainable ocean governance and the transition towards a low-carbon economy. In a new industry like marine renewable energy (MRE), and Wave Energy (WE) in particular, time-consuming procedures linked to uncertainty about project environmental impacts, the need to consult with numerous stakeholders and potential conflicts with other marine users appear to be the main obstacles to consenting WE projects. These are considered as non-technological barriers that could hinder the future development of WE in EU. Through three different strategies (environmental demonstration strategy, consenting and planning strategy and education and public engagement strategy), the aim of the SafeWAVE project has been to contribute to overcome these barriers through the knowledge and tools developed during the project life.
ISSN:2631-5548

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