This group covers:

• Wave energy; onshore, near-shore and off-shore.
• Tidal energy, both from tidal flow and tidal head (e.g. through barrages)
• Other marine renewables, such as ocean thermal energy conversion.

Main policy areas:

Participation and personnel

Subject to the bye-laws, any REA member is able to participate in any sector group. 

The OEG comprises the major device developers and development partners, along with consultants and a range of other service providers.

Chairman & Nominated Director

Martin Wright of Marine Current Turbines Ltd.

Nominated Alternate

Max Carcas of Pelamis Wave Power Ltd.

Marine renewables specialist

Stephanie Merry

Responsible REA policy director

Gaynor Hartnell

Activities

The primary focus of the Ocean Energy Group (OEG) is the progress of energy conversion device development to prove the capability and survivability of full-scale prototypes, and the transitional measures required to finance projects and bring them to commercial fruition. 
Legal and consenting issues, the Marine Spatial Planning and the Marine Bill are also areas of interest.
The British Wind Energy Association also has a marine steering group, which has many members in common with the OEG.  The REA aims to work closely with the BWEA on wave and tidal energy issues. 
The OEG was instrumental in bringing together a joint industry input and response to the Marine Renewables Development Fund.

Projects and ongoing work:

Meetings and events

The Ocean Energy Group holds an annual conference – WATTS

The OEG typically meets quarterly.