Analysis of the Development of China's Marine Renewable Energy Industry

The Chinese government has attached great significance to the research, development, and utilization of marine renewable energy (MRE), all of which made significant achievements in the year 2012. This paper systematically reviews and analyzes the development status of China's MRE industry, in terms of resources, policies, and technologies. Some problems are also pointed out, in order to provide further suggestions for China's MRE sector in the future. Prospects and main tasks in the near future are proposed to establish the demonstration bases of MRE and the national public supporting platform for MRE. The development and utilization of MRE have become a significant measure for China for increasing renewable energy power, optimizing energy structure, developing the marine economy, and reducing power shortages on islands. In the future, China will continue to promote the R&D of ocean energy technology as well as the development of technology demonstration and perfection among service providers of industrial applications.