OPT steps up wave energy expansion drive

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International marine energy firm inks partnership to develop North America's first commercial-scale wave energy site

International wave energy firm Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has stepped up its global expansion drive this week, signing an agreement with the state of Oregon to develop up to 100MW of wave power capacity...

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