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Wave and Tidal Energy Market Size and Forecast, by Production (Wave Energy, Tidal Energy); By End user - Growth Trends, Key Players, Regional Analysis 2026-2035

  • Report ID: 1294
  • Published Date: Sep 08, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Wave and Tidal Energy Market Outlook:

Wave and Tidal Energy Market size was over USD 1.35 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to cross USD 16.7 billion by 2035, growing at more than 28.6% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of wave and tidal energy is assessed at USD 1.7 billion.

Wave and Tidal Energy Market Size
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Rise in demand for renewable sources of energy and provision of funds from government and private organizations for clean sources of energy across all the regions is projected to vigorously propel the growth of the market in the forecasted period. Technological developments are refining turbine efficiencies and reducing costs, further propelling the market growth. Moreover, the growing energy security and independence necessity encourages countries to explore local renewable energy sources. For instance, in July 2024, the Canadian government announced funding of USD 6.z8 million for four tidal energy projects, through NRCan Energy Innovation, Clean Growth, and Emerging Renewables Power programs.

Extensive coastline and government-backed initiatives focused on marine renewables are significantly driving the growth of the market worldwide. Strong policy support and advanced R&D infrastructure also drive the market expansion. Strategies promoting energy production are pushing forward pilot projects and technology development. In September 2024, the UK government announced the award of USD 17.1 million for 6 new tidal projects under its Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme. 

Key Wave and Tidal Energy Market Insights Summary:

  • Regional Highlights:

    • Europe wave and tidal energy market will hold around 62.7% share by 2035, driven by stringent environmental regulations aimed at reducing CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels.
    • Asia Pacific market will grow rapidly by 2035, driven by the increasing energy demand, coastal population growth, and supportive government frameworks.

  • Segment Insights:

    • The wave energy segment in the wave and tidal energy market is projected to maintain a dominant share by 2035, attributed to its consistent availability and ongoing technological advancements.
    • The marine segment in the wave and tidal energy market is anticipated to maintain a dominant share by 2035, driven by its direct use in powering offshore operations, ports, and naval facilities.

  • Key Growth Trends:

    • Rising demand for renewable energ
    • Technological advancements

  • Major Challenges:

    • Rising demand for renewable energ
    • Technological advancements

  • Key Players: Wave Power Ltd, Carnegie Wave Energy Ltd, Ocean Power Technologies, Inc, Ocean Renewable Power Company LLC, Tenax Energy, AquaGen Technologies, Atlantis Resources Ltd., S.D.E. Energy Ltd, Marine Current Turbines Ltd, Aquamarine Power Ltd, CCGrass.

Global Wave and Tidal Energy Market Forecast and Regional Outlook:

  • Market Size & Growth Projections:

    • 2025 Market Size: USD 1.35 billion
    • 2026 Market Size: USD 1.7 billion
    • Projected Market Size: USD 16.7 billion by 2035
    • Growth Forecasts: 28.6% CAGR (2026-2035)

  • Key Regional Dynamics:

    • Largest Region: Europe (62.7% Share by 2035)
    • Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific
    • Dominating Countries: South Korea, France, United Kingdom, China, Canada
    • Emerging Countries: China, Japan, South Korea, India, Canada

    • Last updated on : 8 September, 2025

Growth Drivers

  • Rising demand for renewable energy: Increasing global demand for clean energy to meet the climate goals and reduce carbon emissions is pushing countries to invest in more alternative sources, including marine energy, which offers a vast untapped potential. For instance, in October 2023, California became the first U.S. state to pass marine energy-centric legislation with the Governor signing the Wave and Tidal Energy Bill into law. 

  • Technological advancements: Marine energy technology developments are giving a boost to the market. Innovations in turbine design, energy conversion systems, and underwater infrastructure are making wave and tidal energy more efficient and cost-effective, encouraging wider adoption. This is further expected to increase the demand, leading to an increasing number of adoptions and investments.

Challenge

  • High capital and infrastructure costs: This is a prime challenge faced by the market. Building and maintaining wave and tidal energy systems in harsh marine environments requires substantial funding, which can hinder scalability and deter private investment without strong governmental support. Hence, the market players worldwide are trying to overcome this challenge and remain competitive in the market.

Wave and Tidal Energy Market Size and Forecast:

Report Attribute Details

Base Year

2025

Forecast Period

2026-2035

CAGR

28.6%

Base Year Market Size (2025)

USD 1.35 billion

Forecast Year Market Size (2035)

USD 16.7 billion

Regional Scope

  • North America (U.S., and Canada)
  • Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, NORDIC, Rest of Europe)
  • Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Rest of Latin America)
  • Middle East and Africa (Israel, GCC North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa)
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Wave and Tidal Energy Market Segmentation:

Production Segment Analysis

Wave energy is anticipated to dominate the production segment in the global marine energy density, with more consistent availability than tidal energy. Its ability to generate power throughout the day, combined with ongoing technological improvements and pilot projects, has positioned wave energy as a more commercially attractive option for large-scale deployment. In September 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) announced a USD 112.5 million investment to accelerate wave energy technologies' commercial readiness through open water testing and system validation. 

End user Segment Analysis

The marine sector is dominating the end-user segment in the global wave and tidal energy market, driven by its direct application in powering offshore operations, ports, and naval facilities. These settings benefit from localized, renewable energy sources that reduce reliance on fossil fuels and enhance energy security in remote or ocean-based environments. In July 2024, Canada’s government announced funding of four tidal energy projects for USD 1.46 million to the Offshore Energy Research Association of Nova Scotia to research an environmental effects monitoring solution for the instream tidal energy industry in Canada, including fish and marine mammal interactions with tidal devices. 

Our in-depth analysis of the global wave and tidal energy market includes the following segments:

         Production
  • Wave Energy
  • Tidal Energy

         End user
  • Automotive
  • Marine
  • Industrial
  • Power
  • Others
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Wave and Tidal Energy Market Regional Analysis:

Europe Market Insights

Europe region is likely to hold over 62.7% market share by 2035, the heels of the enforcement of stringent environmental regulations aimed at reducing pollution caused by increasing CO2 gas emissions from fossil fuels in countries such as the UK and France. In November 2021, the UK government announced an investment of USD 21.3 million annually to support Tidal Stream electricity through its leading renewable energy auction scheme, launching a new era for the tidal industry.

UK stands at the forefront, leveraging its abundant marine resources and robust policy support. Home to the European Marine Energy Center (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland, hosts the world’s largest tidal stream array and has tested several wave and tidal devices. In March 2023, Orbital Marine Power announced the commercial deployment of its innovative floating tidal turbine technology, which was awarded an Option Agreement from Crown Estate Scotland for a new tidal energy project in the Westray Firth.

APAC Market Insights

APAC wave and tidal energy market is witnessing rapid growth, fueled by increasing energy demand, coastal population growth, and supportive government frameworks. Countries such as China, South Korea, and Australia are investing in research and infrastructure to harness their vast ocean energy potential. In December 2022, IIT Madras Researchers developed an ‘Ocean Wave Energy Converter’ that can generate electricity from sea waves, deployed at a location about 6 KM off the coast of Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, intended to generate 1 MW of power from ocean waves.

China market is actively advancing, leveraging its extensive coastline and commitment to renewable energy. The government has implemented policies to promote marine renewables, including a five-year plan emphasizing tidal, wave, and ocean thermal energy technologies. In January 2022, Hann-Ocean Energy launched their first third-generation 15-kilowatt wave energy converter (WEC) in the Shengsi archipelago, China, entering a one-year sea trial, with the device expected to generate 70,000 kWh of power annually.

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Wave and Tidal Energy Market Players:

    Companies in the market are implementing numerous key strategies to remain competitive and meet growing consumer demands. One major method is product innovation, mergers and acquisitions, global expansion, and sustainability. They investing in more durable and efficient energy converters, and collaborating with governments and research institutions. Some of the key players in the market are:

    • Wave Power Ltd
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    • Carnegie Wave Energy Ltd
    • Ocean Power Technologies, Inc
    • Ocean Renewable Power Company LLC
    • Tenax Energy
    • AquaGen Technologies
    • Atlantis Resources Ltd.
    • S.D.E. Energy Ltd
    • Marine Current Turbines Ltd
    • Aquamarine Power Ltd
    • CCGrass

Recent Developments

  • In February 2025, Amazon announced investments in three new wind energy projects across India, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu, contribute over 379 MW of clean energy.
     
  • In March 2022, CalWave launched California’s first at-sea, long-duration wave energy pilot project, bringing the xWave technology closer to providing grid-connected electricity for coastal communities.
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  • Published Date: Sep 08, 2025
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In the year 2026, the industry size of wave and tidal energy is assessed at USD 1.7 billion.

The global wave and tidal energy market size was more than USD 1.35 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of over 28.6%, reaching USD 16.7 billion revenue by 2035.

Europe wave and tidal energy market will hold around 62.7% share by 2035, driven by stringent environmental regulations aimed at reducing CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels.

Key players in the market include Wave Power Ltd, Carnegie Wave Energy Ltd, Ocean Power Technologies, Inc, Ocean Renewable Power Company LLC, Tenax Energy, AquaGen Technologies, Atlantis Resources Ltd., S.D.E. Energy Ltd, Marine Current Turbines Ltd, Aquamarine Power Ltd, CCGrass.

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