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The status recorded for “Wave Energy Project Off Oregon Coast” is Under Construction.

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Wave Energy Project Off Oregon Coast

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Reedsport, Oregon, United States

Source: The New York Times

Project

Under Construction

This project aims to harness renewable energy from ocean waves using the first commercially licensed grid-connected wave-energy device in the United States. Designed by Ocean Power Technologies, the device is set to be launched in October and is expected to power approximately 1,000 homes.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT)
Location: Reedsport, Oregon, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: The New York Times

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The project “Wave Energy Project Off Oregon Coast” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Reedsport, Oregon, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The New York Times.

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Original status	Under Construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	This project aims to harness renewable energy from ocean waves using the first commercially licensed grid-connected wave-energy device in the United States. Designed by Ocean Power Technologies, the device is set to be launched in October and is expected to power approximately 1,000 homes.
Original sector	Renewable Energy

Location

Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Oregon
City	Reedsport

Source

Source	The New York Times
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Record type	Project
Sector	Power Generation (CCGT)
Article published date	2025-03-20

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