Control of wave energy converters (WECs) has been very often limited to hydrodynamic
control to absorb the maximum energy possible from ocean waves. This generally ignores or …

Ocean wave energy is one of the most abundant energy sources in the world. There is a
wide variety of wave energy conversion systems that have been designed and developed …

The Wavestar Wave Energy Converter (WEC) is a multiple absorber concept, consisting of
20 hemisphere shaped floats attached to a single platform. The heart of the Wavestar WEC …

A feasibility study for the installation of Wave Energy Converters (WEC) in a Spanish
Mediterranean port is evaluated in this paper. The final aim is to evaluate the possibility of …

CFD-based numerical wave tank (CNWT) models, are a useful tool for the analysis of wave
energy converters (WECs). During the development of a CNWT, model validation is vital, to …

The marine energy industry is in its early stages but has a large potential for growth. One of
the most significant challenges is the reduction of operation and maintenance costs …

In the field of wave energy it is well known that control of point absorbers is essential in order
to increase energy capture from waves. Correspondingly, advanced control is an integrated …

A generic oil-hydraulic based power take-off concept applicable to different Wave Energy
Converters is presented. This power take-off is developed to have well-adapted …

The sustained development of wave energy in the past two decades makes it one of the
most promising renewable energy resources to be added to the diverse mixture of supply …

Performing rigorous technical and commercial assessment of wave energy converters
(WECs) numerically, before engaging in expensive wave tank and open ocean tests, is vital …