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Brian Polagye

Associate professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Clean energy

206-543-7544 / bpolagye@uw.edu

Web / Pronouns: he/him

Expertise: Marine renewable energy (wave, tidal, riverine and offshore wind)

Director, Pacific Marine Energy Center


BRIAN POLAGYE'S RECENT MENTIONS IN THE NEWS

  • OPALCO’s Tidal Energy Pilot Project facing early headwinds | KNKX
  • As tidal power rides a wave of clean energy optimism, pitfalls persist | Mongabay
  • Micro-hydroelectric power may be the next big climate solution | KNKX
  • A Juneau inventor wants to bring ocean energy to your outlets | KTOO
  • Testing the waters: Scotland surges ahead on ocean power | Popular Science

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BRIAN POLAGYE'S RECENTLY TAGGED POSTS

  • Underwater sensors for monitoring sea life (and where to find them)
  • New tool monitors effects of tidal, wave energy on marine habitat
  • U.S. Navy awards $8 million to develop wave, tidal energy technology

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