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Carnegie Backs Launch of US PacWave South Wave Energy Test Site
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Fusion42 · 6 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Carnegie Clean Energy supports the launch of the PacWave South wave energy test site off Oregon, a pre-permitted, grid-connected facility enabling utility-scale wave power development and commercial validation in the U.S. The site enhances testing capacity for wave energy technologies aligned with U.S. priorities including grid resilience and national security.
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Wave energy testing has moved from concept to utility scale in the U.S., giving founders in marine clean energy a critical opportunity to demonstrate grid-compatible tech and tap new markets tied to defence and energy security.
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