Wave Energy
Our Experience
WavEC is a pioneer in supporting wave energy technology development and implementation.
Our journey began in 2003 with the challenging task of revitalising the 400 kW Pico Pilot Plant, a construction from the '90s, in the harsh environment of the Azores.
Following the successful 10 years of operation and the acquisition of invaluable insights through extensive refurbishment efforts, WavEC actively collaborated with over a dozen wave energy technology developers, including AWS, Waveroller, Pelamis, Wedge, and CorPower, among others.
The Pico OWC, in the Azores, consisted of a pneumatic chamber design to harness incident waves to generate an air stream, which in turn drives a turbine and produces electricity for the local grid.
WavEC key activities: Evalution of the energy production from Pelamis Wave Farm tested in Portugal
WavEC key activities: numerical modelling, tank testing and innovative control , moorings design, LCOE assessment, support on the certification, PPA, and permitting process and environmental monitoring plan and execution.
Photo courtesy of CorPower Ocean
Developing a generic PTO for integration into wave-type devices of the type arises in order to be mass produced.
WETFEET has the overall aim to understand and find solutions to the constraints of wave energy technology.
Designing, testing and validating a crosscutting Direct Drive Power Take-Off solution to be used with multiple types of wave energy converter.
Advanced Braking Module with Cyclic Energy Recovery System (CERS) for enhanced reliability and performance of Wave Energy Converters
Development of a platform to support offshore aquaculture.
Development of a new class wave energy converter based on hydrodynamic lift forces.
What We Do
By engaging in rigorous research and fostering collaborations with both industry and academic partners, WavEC delivers specialized services that play a pivotal role in advancing the comprehension of wave energy technology. These services are tailored to address a spectrum of challenges, both technical and non-technical in nature.
Our expertise covers the entire spectrum of wave energy development, ranging from conceptual design and thorough feasibility studies to providing comprehensive consultation services for technology evaluation, economic assessment, and monitoring.
- Moorings design and modelling
- Experimental testing in wave tanks
- Platform and turbine modelling
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Tendering support
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Stakeholder engagement
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Offshore client representation
- Weather window assessment
- OPEX forecasts
- Underwater inspections
- Market analysis
- Training and capacity building
- Stakeholder engagement
- Supplier qualification
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Resource assessment
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Grid connection assessment
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Mapping of site attractiveness
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Metocean reports
- Environmental monitoring
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Socio-Economic Impact Assessment
- Field campaigns
- Port assessment and selection
- Vessel assessment and selection
- Third-party review
- Storyboards
- Risk assessment
- Energy production estimation
- Cost estimation
- Strategic support
- Risk analysis
- Scenario analysis