# Underwater Wave Farms Tidal Energy Turns Ocean Waves Into A Power Source By Doug Gordon | Published 2009-02-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alterantive-energy-underwater-wave-farms References: [altdotenergy](http://www.altdotenergy.com/2009/01/ocean-energy-review-2008/) In the world of renewable energy, solar and wind have been the monarchs for decades, but now their reign maybe over. A new dog has entered the fight and it is definitely bringing the thunder. [Tidal Energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-flight) is not new, but the use of it for generating electricity is new. The tide of earth's oceans is one of the most consistent forces at play. Tidal energy is the fastest growing type of renewable energy due to its consistency and low environmental impact. The [European Marine Energy Centre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credit-facility) has been testing this technology for several years now and has several working “farms.” The farm in Orkney, Scotland has been running for 4 years now and producing 750kw and will soon be placing 40 more tidal systems into this farm. Just think, all those beautiful waves we so love to play in will one day power all of our needs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tidal Energy:** Harnessing the power of ocean waves for generating electricity. - **Renewable Energy:** Exploring alternative sources of energy that have low environmental impact. - **Marine Energy:** Developing technologies to capture energy from the ocean's natural forces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Energy Generation:** Opportunities for companies to invest in and develop tidal energy farms to meet growing electricity demands. - **Technology:** Developing innovative systems and equipment to efficiently harness tidal energy and integrate it into existing power grids. - **Environmental Conservation:** Creating sustainable solutions for energy production that have minimal impact on marine ecosystems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating Turbine Wind Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petrofac-and-seawind-ocean-technology.md) - [Hydrokinetic River Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrokinetic-river-power.md) - [Floating Wind Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-platform.md) - [Single-Blade Offshore Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleblade-offshore-wind-turbine.md) - [Aquatic Floating Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-marine-farm.md) - [Battery-Packed Wind Farm Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerx.md) - [Energy-Hauling Battery Tankers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-tanker.md) - [Portable Wind Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Portable-Wind-Generator.md) - [Self-Powered Mobile Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-towers.md)