Wave and Tidal Energy: Current Status and Future Perspectives

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, many different approaches to wave and tidal energy conversion have emerged. However, none of them have been developed to a level of large industrial production. A large part of wave and tidal energy research projects remained at a design or laboratory test level, sometimes at a prototype testing stage. Therefore, the commercial utilization of wave and tidal energy is still low compared to that of other renewable sources, such as solar energy and wind energy. In recent years, several European States have had wave and tidal energy devices deployed in their adjoining waters. Experience has therefore been gained by wave and tidal energy developers, regulatory authorities, and stakeholders in the maritime environment and surrounding communities. Nevertheless, extensive R&D work is continuously required, at both fundamental and application level, to improve the performance of the particular technologies and to establish their competitiveness in the global energy market.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to present the most recent advancements in wave and tidal energy conversion technologies. The presentation of the new ideas as well as tests of models and prototypes using physical models or accurate numerical methods is encouraged. Additionally, papers reporting experiments carried out under real conditions at sea are very welcome.

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• Wave energy
• Wave energy converters (WECs)
• WEC design
• Resource assessment
• Performance analysis
• Cost assessment
• Array design
• Farm deployment
• Device optimization
• PTO design
• Grid connection
• Installation and maintenance