Coos County, Oregon, United States
- Location
- Coos County, Oregon, United States
- Site Description
- The offshore project will be located in the Pacific Ocean west of Coos County, Oregon, just north of the Curry County/Coos County boundary, and southwest of the City of Bandon. The site is situated within state waters in the open ocean about 2-3 miles from shore in water depths that range from 20 to 40 fathoms (120 to 240 feet).
- Permit Status
- Finavera Renewables has received Preliminary Permit approval for this project from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
- Potential Facility Size
- The Coos County project is planned as a 100 MW wave park.
- Project Overview
- Finavera Renewables has been granted a preliminary permit, which allows for further site assessment and ‘micro siting’ to determine the best location for the proposed wave park. Studies to be undertaken include: oceanographic conditions, marine mammal resources, shoreline conditions, public safety, fishing uses, and others.