Wave Energy Converter Market, By Technology (Oscillating Body Converter, Oscillating Water Columns, Overtopping Devices, Rotating Mass Converters), By Location (Nearshore, Shoreline, Offshore), By Application (Power Generation, Desalination, Environmental Protection, Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)
The wave energy converter Market size is valued US$ 19.52 Bn in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 26.15 Bn by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% from 2024 to 2031.
Figure 1. Wave Energy Converter Market Share (%), by Region, 2024
Wave energy has significant potential as a renewable energy resource. As concerns over carbon emissions and climate change continue to rise, wave energy converters that can harness the predictable and vast power of ocean waves present an attractive opportunity. Wave energy converters use the motion of ocean surface waves to generate electricity or other useful energy forms. As waves travel enormous distances without significant loss of energy, wave power plants could operate predictably in coastal locations worldwide. Just a few decades ago, the concept of viable commercial wave energy conversion was untested. However, continuous research and development have enabled significant technological advancements. Various designs for wave energy converters now demonstrate the potential for cost-effective, grid-connected power generation from ocean waves.
Market Dynamics:
The global wave energy converter market is driven by supportive government policies and regulations promoting renewable energy adoption. Many nations and jurisdictions now offer incentives such as tax credits and investment subsidies for wave power projects. The rising costs of grid electricity from fossil fuel generation and concerns about energy security also make wave energy relatively more competitive. However, high initial capital costs and uncertainty over the long-term reliability and lifetime performance of wave energy converters remain barriers to widespread commercial deployment. Ongoing technological innovation seeks to reduce costs and risks to unlock larger private sector investments. Significant opportunities also exist to apply wave energy solutions for decentralized off-grid power in remote coastal communities currently reliant on diesel generators. Successful project demonstrations and a growing number of grid-connected pre-commercial wave farms in Europe are helping build the market? momentum.
Key Features of the Study:
- This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global wave energy converter market, and provides market size (US$ Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2024–2031), considering 2023 as the base year
- It elucidates potential revenue growth opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
- This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
- It profiles key players in the global wave energy converter market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
- Key companies covered as a part of this study include Eco Wave Power , SINN Power GmbH , NEMOS GmbH, INGINE Inc. Marine Power Systems, Carnegie Clean Energy, CorPower Ocean, AW-Energy, AWS Ocean Energy, Wello Oy, HavKraft AS, Wave Dragon ,Wave Swell, Aquanet Power
- Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
- The global wave energy converter market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
- Wave Energy Converter Market, By Technology
- Oscillating Body Converter
- Oscillating Water Columns
- Overtopping Devices
- Rotating Mass Converters
- Wave Energy Converter Market, By Location
- Nearshore
- Shoreline
- Offshore
- Wave Energy Converter Market, By Application
- Power Generation
- Desalination
- Environmental Protection
- Others
- Wave Energy Converter Market, By Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Top Companies in the Wave Energy Converter Market
- Marine Power Systems
- Eco Wave Power
- SINN Power GmbH
- NEMOS GmbH
- INGINE Inc.
- Carnegie Clean Energy
- CorPower Ocean
- AW-Energy Oy
- AWS Ocean Energy
- Wello Oy
- HavKraft AS
- Wave Dragon
- Wave Swell
- Aquanet Power
- 1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
- Research Objectives
- Assumptions
- Abbreviations
- 2. Market Overview
- Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
- Executive Summary
- 3. Key Industry Insights
- Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Restraints
- Opportunities
- Impact Analysis
- Pest Analysis
- Porters Analysis
- Technological Advancement
- Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration Scenario
- Recent Product Approvals/Launches
- Company Market Share Analysis
- 4. Wave Energy Converter Market – Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
- COVID-19 Epidemiology
- Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
- Impact Wave Energy Converter Market
- 5. Wave Energy Converter Market, By Technology, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2019 – 2031
- Segment Trends
- Oscillating Body Converter, 2019 - 2031( US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Oscillating Water Columns, 2019 - 2031( US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Overtopping Devices, 2019 - 2031( US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Rotating Mass Converters, 2019 - 2031( US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- 6. Wave Energy Converter Market, By Location, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2019 – 2030
- Segment Trends
- Nearshore, 2019 - 2031( US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Shoreline, 2019 - 2031( US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Offshore, 2019 - 2031( US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- 7. Wave Energy Converter Market, By Application, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2019 – 2030
- Segment Trends
- Power Generation, 2019 - 2031( US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Desalination, 2019 - 2031( US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Environmental Protection, 2019 - 2031( US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Others, 2019 - 2031( US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2019 – 2030
- 8. Wave Energy Converter Market, By Region, 2019 - 2031 ( US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2019 – 2031
- Segment Trends
- North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth By Type, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth By Location, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth By Application, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth By Country, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth By Type, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth By Location, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth By Application, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth By Country, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- U.K.
- Germany
- Italy
- France
- Spain
- Russia
- Rest Of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth By Type, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast and Y-o-Y Growth, By Location, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth By Application, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth By Country, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- Asean
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth By Type, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth By Location, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth By Application, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth By Country, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- GCC
- Israel
- Rest Of Middle East
- Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth By Type, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth By Location, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth By Application, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth By Country, 2019 - 2031, ( US$ Bn)
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
- 9. Company Profiles - Wave Energy Converter Market
- Ocean Power Technologies
- Company Overview
- Product/Service Portfolio
- Financial Performance
- Recent Developments/Updates
- Strategic Overview
- Marine Power Systems
- Eco Wave Power
- SINN Power GmbH
- NEMOS GmbH
- INGINE Inc.
- Carnegie Clean Energy
- CorPower Ocean
- AW-Energy Oy
- AWS Ocean Energy
- Wello Oy
- HavKraft AS
- Wave Dragon
- Wave Swell
- Aquanet Power
- 10. References and Research Methodology
- References
- Research Methodology
- About us and Sales Contact
- “Wave Energy Converter Market” - Global forecast to 2031
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