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Underwater cable installation will mark ‘last piece’ of construction for Oregon Coast wave energy test site

Cailan Menius-Rash

The final steps in the process for the PacWave project will be taken early this August with the installation of underwater power and data cables.

The work on the OSU led wave energy test site will be taking place for most of August off of the coast near Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site near Waldport.

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Work on an OSU led wave energy test facility will be visible from shore

Rachael McDonald

Oregon State University is constructing a wave energy testing facility off the Oregon Coast. Weather permitting, some of that work will be visible from shore this month.

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OSU wave power testing facility overcomes many “firsts”

Karen Richards

After many years of preliminary work, a wave energy testing facility led by Oregon State University is nearing the final stages.