Ocean Energy Europe

Website

www.oceanenergy.eu

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About Ocean Energy Europe Ocean Energy Europe (OEE) stands as the preeminent voice and the largest global network for ocean energy professionals, specifically championing the sector's interests across Europe. As a not-for-profit organization, OEE is dedicated to fostering the growth and development of the European ocean energy industry, leveraging every investment to promote its advancements and widespread adoption. It serves a broad membership of over 120 organizations, encompassing Europe's leading utilities, industrial players, and research institutes.

The Potential of Ocean Energy OEE advocates for the vast, untapped potential of the oceans as a significant source of renewable energy. The organization highlights that by 2050, ocean energy is projected to fulfill 10% of Europe's current electricity demand and generate 500,000 jobs, marking it as an emerging European industrial powerhouse. Ocean energy technologies harness various natural forces, including the power of tides and waves, as well as differences in sea temperatures (OTEC), deep water cooling (SWAC), and salinity gradients, to produce clean electricity.

OEE's Role and Activities OEE plays a crucial role in advancing the sector through comprehensive policy and advocacy efforts. These include engaging with EU energy and climate policy, securing financing for ocean energy farms, and championing funding for research and innovation. The organization also addresses critical aspects such as environmental planning and grid integration. Through its publications, events like ICOE OEE 2026, and active dissemination of industry news, OEE facilitates knowledge exchange and collaboration, supporting its members' growth and the overall progression of ocean energy. Emphasizing its predictability, ocean energy is presented as an ideal balancing partner for intermittent renewables like wind and solar, promising substantial economic benefits and job creation with minimal environmental impact.

Locations

• Brussels, Brussels-Capital