Manya Rathore
Research expert covering India
Global marine power - statistics & facts
Marine energy refers to the power that arises from the motion of ocean waves and tides as well as ocean salinity and temperature differences. There are multiple types of marine energy, each at various stages of research, development, and deployment. Wave energy can be captured from different locations in the ocean (offshore, near shore, and shore) and is derived from the energy of wind blowing over water to create waves. Global marine energy capacity stood at 532 megawatts in 2018. Roughly half of these projects are located in Europe.
