Wave energy is a significant untapped renewable energy source which can be harnessed
by wave energy converters (WECs). The oscillating water column (OWC) is one of the most …

Inefficiency and intermittency caused by high variabilities of wave properties are common
problems in existing wave energy technology. Resonant wave energy conversion …

Wave energy converters (WECs) are a promising technology to contribute to the mix of
renewable energies in the pursuit of a cleaner energy future. However, the demanding …

Abstract Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting (PEH) has emerged as a promising alternative to
traditional batteries for self-powered sensors. This paper proposed a multi-pillar …

Flat heat pipes (FHPs) with rectangular groove wick structures fail to sufficiently uplift the
working fluid's liquid meniscus to cover the upper sides of the groove walls due to the …

The oscillating water column is one of the most tested and used wave energy converter
types. It requires the use of an air turbine connected to an electrical generator. The deep …

A numerical wave energy converter (WEC) similar to the Wavestar WEC with eight units,
each comprising an I-shaped power take-off (PTO), was studied with the cylindrical …

In this paper, the authors explore the modeling and control of a point absorber wave energy
converter, which is connected to the electric grid via a power converter that is based on a …

One of the key steps towards economic feasibility of wave energy conversion technology
concerns scaling up to farms of multiple devices, in the attempt to reduce installation costs …

The development of effective energymaximising control strategies has a crucial role in the
empowerment of wave energy technology, and in its improvement towards economic …