The “megawatt-scale” pilot project, expected online in 2015, will be based around a number of different wave energy converters (WECs), including AW-Energy’s WaveRoller device, installed in water depths of 10-20 metres.

“The potential of wave power justifies the research investments in wave power plants,” says Fortum executive vice president Matti Ruotsala.

“We firmly believe that wave power will play a significant part in the next generation renewable energy system.

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