1.   The Department of Energy study of wave power did likewise, as did the report of Government tidal power study group.

2.   Globalization, now a popular concept, was an idea he championed, along with the development of wind, solar and wave power.

3.   Initially, wave power will be twice as expensive as conventionally produced power.

4.   Previous attempts to harness wave power have involved large and complex structures.

5.   This, says Dr. Taylor, is why wave power is suitable for large-scale power generation, and why wave economics will beat solar and wind.