Wave energy is a significant untapped renewable energy source which can be harnessed
by wave energy converters (WECs). The oscillating water column (OWC) is one of the most …

Control algorithms for wave energy conversion technologies with air turbines require
contingency tools to prevent the rated power and maximum rotational speed from being …

The paper describes the basic studies, design, construction and operation of a shoreline
OWC wave power pilot plant on the island of Pico, Azores, Portugal. Construction began in …

The hydrodynamic performance of a stationary cylindrical dual-chamber Oscillating Water
Column (OWC) wave energy device was experimentally studied to assess conversion …

A multi-functional floating foundation integrating an Oscillating Water Column (OWC) Wave
Energy Converter (WEC) with a Floating Offshore Wind Turbine (FOWT) is a promising …

Oscillating water columns (OWCs) are widely regarded as the simplest and most reliable
type of wave energy converter. An economically viable OWC wave power plant requires …

Open sea experience is essential to develop wave energy technology and reduce costs.
One of the goals of the EU H2020 OPERA project was to advance the development of the …

The worldwide energy supply needs to be enhanced following the expanding of electrical
energy request. Marine renewable energies have the potential to partially cover the …

Due to its simplicity and low cost, the Wells turbine is the most common choice for driving
oscillating-water-column (OWC) wave energy converters (WECs) power take-off system …

Global energy strategy has quickly shifted to a new paradigm. Countries understand the
importance of a near-zero carbon energy mix and the need to reduce their energy imports …