Exploration of the use of materials, coatings and structures in the wider engineering and industrial sectors that may be relevant to the progression of wave energy technology.
Guidance on the application of existing methods and standards relevant to the design and analysis of WEC devices.
An assessment on the technological challenges facing the wave energy sector and of the cross-sector potential for technology transfer with large potential for improvement in WEC subsystems.
Exploration of WEC control requirements in both generalised and control-centric terms so as to encourage engagement with the wider control engineering community.
An investigation into wave farm electrical connection infrastructure that aims to identify cost reduction opportunities specific to the electrical connection infrastructure that will improve LCOE.
This study gives an overview of the current landscape while exploring the potential of mooring and foundation innovations to make an impact on reducing the cost of energy for wave energy converters.
This report describes a study into the potential of very large scale (10MW+) Wave Energy Converters (WECs), which aims to quantify opportunities and provide recommendations for a future approach.
This study identified and analysed potential alternative generation technologies for use in wave energy that may provide an opportunity for a step change reduction in the delivered cost of energy.
A technoeconomic study looking at wind and wave sharing opportunities, including wider benefits and socio-economic considerations.
