Hydrokinetic and Wave Energy Technologies Technical and Environmental Issues

On 26-28 October 2005, 54 representatives from government, non-governmental organizations, and private business met to:

• Identify the varieties of hydrokinetic energy and wave technology devices, their stages of development, and the projected cost to bring each to market;
• Identify where these technologies can best operate;
• Identify the potential environmental issues associated with these technologies and possible mitigation measures;
• Develop a list of research needs and/or practical solutions to address unresolved environmental issues.