Wave and Tidal Energy Market Size was valued at USD 0.26 billion in 2022. The Wave and Tidal Energy market industry is projected to grow from USD 0.325 Billion in 2023 to USD 1.54 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.0% during the forecast period (2022 - 2032). Increased investment in the development of power projects associated with wave and tidal energy are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.
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With several projects reaching milestones, receiving investment money, testing prototypes, or experiencing other growth reasons, the market has been advancing seriously. These projects are on the verge of being cost-competitive in a particular niche market, which is typically the most efficient way to establish and demonstrate experience with wave and tidal power as well as the fundamental utility scale development phases. Additionally, the employment of various technologies for wave and tidal power generation expands the possibilities for the development of wave and tidal systems. In addition to technological progress, the market's revenue support system and policy framework from 2020 to 2032 reflect technological development. For instance, EMEC and Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre (PTEC) have entered into a cooperation to create a tidal site in England by the end of 2020. The project sends a strong market message to tidal power in the UK, with a commitment to further tidal technology research and commercialization. Additionally, the cooperation works to create the TIGER project, which Interreg Channel funds for USD 46.75 million and builds five sites for the development of tidal energy in France and the U.K. Additionally, Seabased and the European Marine Energy Centre Limited (EMEC) collaborated to design and perform a test program for the wave-to-grid energy park technology in February 2020. Additionally, factors including rapid technological improvements, ease of deployment, and increased public and private investment in the wind and tidal business have led to greater market adoption on a scale. For instance, the U.S. Department of Energy stated in October 2022 that USD 35 million will be funded for improvements to the current river and tidal energy infrastructure. Therefore, such medical condition related to the cervical spondylosis has enhanced the Wave and Tidal Energy market CAGR across the globe in the recent years.
However, There has been a developing trend of increased investment in wave and tidal energy projects due to the benefits of these energy sources is another factor driving the growth of the Wave and Tidal Energy market revenue.
The wave and tidal energy market segmentation, based on type, includes wave energy and tidal energy. The tidal energy segment dominated the market in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2022-2032. Significant expansion in the sector market is being driven by reasons such as the quickening rise in public awareness of green energy and the tightening of government limits on the emission of greenhouse gases. Tidal energy is a substitute for producing electricity from fossil fuels without affecting the environment, which is driving businesses to look for these kinds of pollution-free energy generation methods and promoting the segment market expansion in recent years.For instance, according to the Tidal Energy Development Report 2020, wave and tidal energy accounted for around 1.5% of the total installed electricity, 4.5% of the overall capacity for renewable energy, and about 7.5% of the entire hydropower capacity worldwide. Hence, rising applications of tidal energy for Wave and Tidal Energy positively impacts the market growth.
Figure 2: Wave and Tidal Energy Market, by Type, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
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Based on Technology, the Wave and Tidal Energy industry has been segmented into tidal stream generator, oscillating water columns, barrage, and others. Barrage held the largest segment share in 2022. Another sort of tidal technology system is the barrage, which harvests power from the height difference between high and low tide using a structure resembling a dam or barrier. A tidal basin is created by the installation of the barrier across an ocean inlet. The sluice gates on the barrage manage the water levels and flow level, allowing the tidal basin to fill with incoming high tides and empty via an electrical generation system. The other part includes barriers including fences, lagoons, and hydrofoils.
The fastest growing segment in the Wave and Tidal Energy industry is oscillating water columns. The oscillating water column device is a hollow structure that is partially submerged in the ocean or sea. The converters employ the oscillating motion of the saltwater to capture wave energy. This motion raises the water level inside the hollow, partially submerged structure, causes the contained air to be compressed, and powers the turbine. These systems' key benefits are the dependability of tools that typically have fewer moving components. Additionally, this technique was created for nearshore, offshore, and onshore types and is suitable for all types of wave power extraction.
By Region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. North America Wave and Tidal Energy market accounted for USD 0.114 billion in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a significant CAGR growth during the study period. Because the area has access to highly developed technologies and a developing understanding of green energy sources. With a robust legal system and widespread governmental support, Canada has become the largest market in North America for wave and tidal energy. With a donation of USD 11 million and support for a wide range of strategic research initiatives in the marine energy industry, Nova Scotia, one of eastern Canada's Maritime Provinces, is enhancing and developing FORCE, the world's foremost research center of in-stream tidal energy.
Further, the major countries studied in the market report are: The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Figure 2: Wave and Tidal Energy Market Share By Region 2022 (USD Billion)
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Europe Wave and Tidal Energy market accounts for the second-largest market share. The increasing power supply from renewable sources is gaining a larger market share across Europe and is likely to fuel the market growth in the region.The U.K. accounts for the most extensive historical deployment of this technology and has reached a new milestone with the European Marine Energy Center (EMEC). Further, the Germany Wave and Tidal Energy market held the largest market share, and the UK Wave and Tidal Energy market was the fastest growing market in the European region
The Asia-Pacific Wave and Tidal Energy Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2022 to 2032. The market in the region is expanding as a result of an increasing number of environmental regulations, government funding initiatives, and favorable policies and programs to encourage the adoption of pollution-free renewable energy sources. Moreover, China Wave and Tidal Energy market held the largest market share, and the India Wave and Tidal Energy market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region
Major market companies are investing a lot of money in R&D to broaden their product offerings, which will spur further market growth for wave and tidal energy. With significant key developments like new product releases, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations, market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their presence. In order to grow and thrive in a market that is becoming more competitive and growing, competitors in the wave and tidal energy industry must offer products that are affordable.
Manufacturing locally to cut operating costs is one of the main business methods used by manufacturers in the worldwide wave and tidal energy industry to benefit customers and develop the market sector. In recent years, Wave and Tidal Energy industry has provided medicine with some of the most significant benefits. The Ocean energy market major player such as Mocean Energy, Orbital Marine Power, and others are working to expand the market demand by investing in research and development activities.
Mocean Energy develops new technologies that can harness the power of waves and accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon world. In June 2021, At the "European Marine Energy," Mocean Energy stated that its Blue-X tidal wave energy prototype was being tested and is currently producing electricity. The business tested electricity generation throughout this Scapa testing phase and compared the results to different numerical forecasts.
Also, Orbital Marine Power will deliver clean, predictable power for millions of people, homes, and businesses using the most innovative tidal turbine technology in the world. In April 2021, "Orbital O2" was unveiled by Orbital Marine. The turbine was supposed to be connected to the "European Marine Center" (EMC), which was founded and functioning in Orkney.
April 2022:Â According to Eco Wave Power AB, a pioneer in the generation of sustainable electricity from the ocean and sea waves, wave energy power stations with a capacity of up to 2MW could be constructed in Port Adriano, Spain. Under the terms of the agreement, Eco Wave Power will help Spain reach its challenging goals for the generation of renewable energy by taking advantage of the nation's enormous coastline.
October 2021:Â Carnegie Wave Energy Ltd. has been able to start work on the MoorPower a Scaled Demonstrator project as a consequence of a funding from the Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre. MoorPower, a novel wave energy product created by CETO for moored vessels, makes it simpler to generate clean and dependable power for offshore activities.
| Report Attribute/Metric | Details |
| Market Size 2022 | USD 0.26 billion |
| Market Size 2023 | USD 0.325 billion |
| Market Size 2032 | USD 1.54 billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) | 25.0% (2022-2032) |
| Base Year | 2021 |
| Market Forecast Period | 2022-2032 |
| Historical Data | 2018 & 2021 |
| Market Forecast Units | Value (USD Billion) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| Segments Covered | Type, Technology, and Region |
| Geographies Covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World |
| Countries Covered | The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil |
| Key Companies Profiled | Ocean Power Technologies Inc. (US), Simec Atlantis Energy (Singapore), Carnegie Clean Energy (Australia), OPRC Inc. (US), Yam Pro Energy (Israel), AW Energy OY (Finland), Aquanet Power (Taiwan), Andritz Hydro Hammerfest (UK), Orbital Marine Power (UK), and BioPower Systems Pty Ltd (Australia). |
| Key Market Opportunities | New product launches and R&D Amongst major key Players |
| Key Market Dynamics | increasing focus on the development of cleaner power generation technologies that have a lower environmental impact |
Wave and Tidal Energy Market Highlights:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
The Wave and Tidal Energy market size was valued at USD 0.26 Billion in 2022.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period, 2022-2032.
North America had the largest share in the market
The key players in the market are Ocean Power Technologies Inc. (US), Simec Atlantis Energy (Singapore), Carnegie Clean Energy (Australia), OPRC Inc. (US)).
The Tidal Energy category dominated the market in 2022.
The Barrage had the largest share in the market.
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