This paper reviews research in ocean engineering over the last 50+ years with the aim to (I)
understand the technological challenges and evolution in the field,(II) investigate whether …

One of the most abundant energy sources exists in this world is the ocean wave energy. By
far, it has shown to be the most clean, renewable, predicted energy and has raised the …

Wave energy is substantial as a resource, and its potential to significantly contribute to the
existing energy mix has been identified. However, the commercial utilization of wave energy …

Wave energy is arguably one of the most promising renewables. Less developed at present
than other renewables, the existing models to estimate the costs of a wave energy project …

The level of awareness about ocean wave energy as a viable source of useful energy has
been increasing recently. Different concepts and methods have been suggested by many …

To mitigate the effects of wind variability on power output, hybrid systems that combine
offshore wind with other renewables are a promising option. In this work we explore the …

In recent decades, the emphasis on renewable resources has grown considerably, leading
to significant advances in the sector of wave energy. Nevertheless, the market cannot still be …

Development of ocean wave energy requires general knowledge of the wave climate as well
as reliable estimates of the available power. A WAVEWATCH III hindcast study with surface …

Global warming and population growth have been contributing factors to the decline of
freshwater resources around the globe. More than 45% of the desalination plants are in the …

The main concern when utilizing renewable energy resources is their intermittency and
variability. One way to deal with this shortcoming is to harvest energy from complementary …