August 26, 2026

PacWave South Opens as First Large-Scale Wave Energy Testing Site Connected to U.S. Grid

PacWave South is the first large-scale wave energy testing site connected to the continental U.S. grid, allowing developers to test various wave energy converters without needing separate permits.
The site received federal approval from the Trump administration, highlighting a shift in support for marine energy despite the administration's broader challenges to clean energy initiatives.
Although the facility is now connected to the grid, it has yet to generate electricity due to delays in federal funding for wave energy devices.

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