Although wave energy prototypes have been proposed for more than 100 years, they have
still not reached full commercialisation. The reasons for this are varied, but include the …

Unlike more established renewable energy conversion technologies, such as wind turbines,
wave power systems have reached neither commercial maturity, nor technological …

With an increasing focus on climate action and energy security, an appropriate mix of
renewable energy technologies is imperative. Despite having considerable global potential …

Accurate forecasts of ocean waves energy can not only reduce costs for investment, but it is
also essential for the management and operation of electrical power. This paper presents an …

Wave energy has a significant part to play in providing a carbon-free solution to the world's
increasing appetite for energy. In many countries, there is sufficient wave energy to cater for …

Linear dynamics are virtually always assumed when designing optimal controllers for wave
energy converters (WECs), motivated by both their simplicity and computational …

The implementation of energy-maximizing control systems (EMCSs) can significantly
increase the efficiency and economic viability of resonant wave-energy converters (WECs) …

Wave energy conversion systems have a massive potential in securing a reliable renewable
energy mix. In their development, a crucial role is that of optimal control (OC) algorithms …

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

It is well known that commercial Wave Energy Converters (WECs) are likely to be deployed
in arrays, which gives the possibility to enhance the energy harvesting properties of the …