The Ocean Energy Systems (OES)-Environmental has released its 2024 State of the Science Report, a comprehensive 300-page document examining the potential environmental effects of marine renewable energy development worldwide. The report, representing the culmination of a four-year effort (2020-2024) with participation from 16 nations, builds upon previous reports from 2020, 2016, and 2013. Following this report, OES-Environmental is launching Phase 5 (2024-2028), which will focus on four new research areas: environmental acceptability recommendations, off-grid applications, system-wide effects of larger arrays, and deeper exploration of social and economic impacts, all aimed at advancing marine renewable energy in an environmentally responsible manner. More information and the 2024 report can be found here.
