Grid connections will also be a barrier for the wave industry at some point, but probably not until 2020 at its current pace. Additionally, the more established the wave-power industry becomes, the more challenges it is likely to face from other sea-based industries, according to Lo ï c Blanchard, policy officer for the European Commission's fisheries and marine agency. "Ocean-based industries tend to be very traditional-minded - they don't like newcomers.
Is wave power about to come crashing down?
At a time when politicians are on the verge of plugging billions into renewable energy, wave power is in danger of appearing scattered and directionless. If the renewables ship sails now without wave power on board, the damage to the industry could take decades to reverse, say experts.
19 February 2009 23:00 GMT
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25 November 2012 8:49 GMT
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