WEC-Sim (Wave Energy Converter Simulator) is an open-source code for simulating wave
energy converters, which has been actively developed and applied to simulate a wide …

Ocean waves present a promising renewable energy source, but are challenging to harness
given their irregular nature. In order to maximize energy capture on wave energy converters …

In this study, a model predictive control (MPC) strategy is developed for a wave energy
converter (WEC) to investigate how the controller settings affect the design of the power take …

This paper compares four different formulations of model predictive control that attempt to
maximise electrical power generated by a wave energy converter (WEC). Control laws …

Accurate long-term prediction of wave excitation forces is critical for optimizing wave energy
converters, enabling enhanced control, and improving energy absorption efficiency …

The energy harvested by an ocean wave energy converter (WEC) can be enhanced by a
well-designed wave-by-wave control strategy. One of such superior control methods is …

Control systems play a critical role in improving the economic viability of wave energy
converters (WEC). This paper presents a framework for a causal power‐maximising …

This paper describes the experimental assessment of the solution developed by IFP
Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) for the WEC Control Competition (WECCCOMP), a benchmark …

Following the description of the model following robust control for scaled Wavestar-prototype
wave energy converter (WEC) in Part 1, this paper focuses on the high-level design, the …

Focused on the numerical model of a Wavestar-like wave energy converter (WEC)
developed in WEC-Sim, this paper describes a model-following concept to design a robust …