POWERING THE BLUE ECONOMY

Aerial view of a beachfront city with illuminated buildings and a serene night beach.

Fig. 1

Coastal Community, KW-1MW

This section focuses on small-scale energy systems (from kilowatts to megawatts) designed to support coastal communities. These systems support coastal infrastructure using marine energy technologies such as wave and tidal systems, contributing to long-term energy reliability and domestic energy development in coastal regions.

Aerial view of powerful ocean waves crashing against the rocks, capturing the essence of nature's strength.

Fig. 2

Power at Sea, ~100W

This section refers to small, portable energy systems (around 100 watts) that can provide power for off-grid applications at sea, such as remote monitoring, communication systems, or oceanographic research. These technologies are crucial for operations in marine environments where traditional power sources are not available.

A stunning aerial view capturing a bridge crossing over a large ship in coastal waters.

Fig. 3

Marine Transport

This section explores the role of marine energy in powering ships and vessels, either by supplementing traditional fuel sources or potentially providing full propulsion through renewable energy technologies like wind or hydrogen. Innovations here aim to improve efficiency and reliability in marine transportation energy systems.

 Fig. 1 Robert Harutyunyan. (2025, February 11). Nighttime Skyline of Illuminated Beachfront [Photograph]. Pexels. https://www.pexels.com/photo/30684090

Fig. 2 Mikhail Nilov. (2021, February 26). Sea Dawn Nature Beach [Photo-6965536] [Photograph]. Pexels. https://www.pexels.com/photo/6965536

Fig. 3 Aleksandr Sochnev. (2025, February 10). Arial View of Bridge Over Ship in Coastal Waters [Photograph]. Pexels. https://www.pexels.com/photo/30668330