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.