OES Annual Report 2024

The IEA-OES 2024 Annual Report has been released, highlighting significant advancements in ocean energy systems. Key points include:

1. International Roadmap for Ocean Energy: The report outlines how technological improvements, market incentives, infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks can help bring ocean energy technologies to market.

2. OES-Environmental 2024 Report: It presents the latest research on the environmental impacts of ocean energy.

3. ICOE 2024 Highlights: A reflection on the success of the International Conference on Ocean Energy held in Melbourne, where global discussions focused on accelerating the commercial viability of ocean energy. The next ICOE is scheduled for 2026 in The Hague, Netherlands.

4. Country Reports: These detail the strategic plans of various nations aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050, focusing on ocean energy and innovation programmes to transition technologies from prototype to commercialisation.

5. Policy Trends: Countries are increasingly developing legislative and regulatory frameworks to foster the growth of the ocean energy sector.

The report stresses the need for coordinated policy frameworks, strong government commitments, and continuous investment in innovation to realise ocean energy’s full potential.

The full report is available for download, and additional information is accessible on the Ocean Energy Systems website.