Technology Push, Market Pull: In-Depth Analysis and Policy Guidance for the Ocean Energy Sector

Collins, I.; Schia, M.; Jeffrey, H. (2026). Technology Push, Market Pull: In-Depth Analysis and Policy Guidance for the Ocean Energy Sector. Report by Wave Energy Scotland. Report for International Energy Agency (IEA).

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year = {2026},
month = {mar},
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TY - RPRT
TI - Technology Push, Market Pull: In-Depth Analysis and Policy Guidance for the Ocean Energy Sector
AU - Collins, I
AU - Schia, M
AU - Jeffrey, H
AB - This document is intended for policy makers and public funding bodies responsible for the creation of innovation programmes and market frameworks for ocean energy technologies. Based on two decades worth of case studies, evidence-led strategic guidance is derived from lessons learned from both successful and unsuccessful programme outcomes. The main objectives of this document are to: Understand global best practice geared towards ocean energy policy Provide recommendations for technology push to aid in the development of innovation programmes to drive commercial viability Provide recommendations for building a market framework to integrate ocean energy into the national grid.
DA - 2026/03//
PY - 2026
SP - 36
PB - Wave Energy Scotland
UR - https://www.ocean-energy-systems.org/publications/oes-reports/market-policy-/document/technology-push-market-pull-what-to-consider-and-what-to-avoid/
LA - English
KW - Current
KW - Wave
KW - Alternative Markets
KW - Cost Assessment
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Abstract

This document is intended for policy makers and public funding bodies responsible for the creation of innovation programmes and market frameworks for ocean energy technologies. Based on two decades worth of case studies, evidence-led strategic guidance is derived from lessons learned from both successful and unsuccessful programme outcomes.

The main objectives of this document are to:

Understand global best practice geared towards ocean energy policy
Provide recommendations for technology push to aid in the development of innovation programmes to drive commercial viability
Provide recommendations for building a market framework to integrate ocean energy into the national grid.