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PacWave South Opens for Wave Power | Charlotte News
Oregon just opened PacWave South, the first major U.S. test site for ocean wave energy — a bold move by the Energy Department that’s quietly backing this emerging tech despite past roadblocks on offshore wind. Built by Oregon State University and pre-permitted to cut red tape, the facility lets companies plug in their wave converters directly to the grid without starting from scratch. Though no devices are installed yet, $150 million in federal funding is already in place, with the DOE framing wave power as a national security asset — powering remote sensors, military gear, and coastal bases…
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