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"But the results may be worth the hardship. With 70 per cent of the Earth's surface covered in ocean, whoever manages to demonstrate the first commercially successful wave energy device will undoubtedly be able to license it around the world and will help provide the planet with a much-needed weather independent renewable energy source."

"Wave energy has gone beyond proof of concept," says Osman. "We're close to getting to the phase where we can prove to investors and governments that the technology can generate reliable and affordable energy. And that's when the industry can really take off."