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Wave Power Gets Green Light in Oregon | Dover News
Oregon’s new PacWave South facility, the first major wave energy testing site on the U.S. mainland, has officially opened — but not before a wild political twist: despite the administration’s skepticism toward offshore wind, it’s now backing wave power as a national security asset. Built by Oregon State University with $150 million in federal funding, this pre-permitted hub lets companies test wave tech without endless red tape — though no power has been generated yet, as device developers still wait for critical funding. It’s a bold bet on ocean waves as America’s next clean energy frontier…
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