Ireland to test first wave energy generator

Wave energy could power thousands of homes via the national grid by 2020, it was claimed today.

And a new wave energy test site a mile and a half off the Irish coast could eventually place the country among the world leaders in the industry.

The first wave energy generator Wavebob is currently at Galway Dock and early next week will be deployed to its new 37-hectare site, off Spiddal, Co Galway.