As the transition to renewable energy gains pace worldwide, marine energy and its predictable and reliable nature, backed by versatile application potential, is bound to find its place in the future energy mix. However, the sector first needs to demonstrate its ability to go large-scale to attract big investments and jump-start the commercialization of the marine energy industry.

These are some of the key points presented during a webinar organized by IRO (The Association of Dutch Suppliers in the Offshore Energy Industry) and Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC) on the potential of marine energy held on 11 March 2021.