Ocean wave energy is attractive for its large reserves, exploitability and low emissions.
Although many Wave Energy Converter (WEC) concepts have been proposed, high …

In a time span of over 3,000 years, the function of harbor breakwaters has remained the
same (ie, the energy dissipation), with differences depending on the general breakwater …

We review wave energy conversion technologies for niche applications, ie, kilowatt-scale
systems that allow for more agile design, faster deployment and easier operation than utility …

Integrating wave energy converters into coastal structures such as breakwaters, seawalls or
jetties not only offers benefits in terms of construction costs but also improves wave energy …

In the present study, the performance of breakwater-integrated OWC (oscillating water
column) wave energy converter devices is analyzed under the action of unidirectional …

According to the European Commission, sea waves have a great potential as renewable
energy source. Despite wave energy technology is a field in continuous development, it is …

A comprehensive experimental study is carried out to investigate the efficiency of a novel
floating dual-chamber Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converter device in terms of …

This paper presents a summary of recent progress towards the development and upscaling
of an emerging class of electrostatic power take-off (PTO) systems for wave energy …

A multi-purpose platform is an offshore system designed to serve the purposes of more than
one offshore industry. Within the context of “The Blue Growth Farm” project, an innovative …

Based on linear potential flow theory and the matching eigenfunction expansion method, an
analytical model is developed to investigate the hydrodynamics of two-dimensional multi …