Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 122693
Wave Power
Tabled: 23 March 2026
Answered: 31 March 2026
Question
Debbie Abrahams
Labour — Oldham East and Saddleworth
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the potential contribution of wave power to the UK's renewable energy mix; and what steps his department is taking to support its deployment.
Answer
Michael ShanksThe Carbon Trust estimates the UK’s total wave resource to be around 230 TWh/year, with an exploitable resource of 40–50 TWh/year. However, wave energy is not yet commercially viable. The Government monitors progress closely and supports innovation throug...
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