PacWave

PacWave is an open ocean wave energy testing facility consisting of two sites, each located just a few miles from the deep-water port of Newport, Oregon on the ever-energetic Pacific Ocean. Both PacWave sites are highly accessible and served by a diverse maritime supply chain.

Oregon State University owns and operates the PacWave test site and serves as the leading organization for overall project management and task execution. 

In December 2016, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) competitively awarded Oregon State University $35 million to permit, design, construct and operate a wave energy test facility. In addition to the DOE funding, Oregon State has received $3.8 million from the state of Oregon for this project. Underpinning research prior to the onset of this project was also supported by the DOE, state and other funding agencies.