The status and prospect of ocean energy generation in China

Ocean energy generation is a project of great potential on renewable energy at inshore areas. It could not only alleviate the press of power energy at these relative-developed areas, but also give the promotion of sustainable development for environment. Great attention has been given by many countries. This paper analyzes the necessity of the development of ocean energy generation with the world´s current energy condition, briefly describes the principles and status of all kinds of ocean power generation, and introduces the development process and present situation of many countries, including China, in this aspect. The cause and solution of the problems existing in China´s development of ocean energy is also given.