Wave energy plants-the way forward

Successful large-scale implementation of offshore wave energy converters can only be achieved in stages. The technology development requires funding and a multi-disciplinary open co-operation. Practical engineering experiments and real sea experience combined with generic R&D investigating feasibility, reliability and survivability of larger units must gradually select the device types and principles best fit for offshore operation and commercial production. Existing expertise from cognate industries, such as offshore engineering, must be employed whenever possible