Themes

Theme 1: Ocean Power Generation Technologies

• Wave Energy Convertors
• Tidal Stream and Barrage
• Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
• Salinity Gradient
• Hybrid Systems (including wind)
• Desalination

Theme 2: Performance and Environmental Issues

• Test and Demonstration Facilities
• Power Compliance and Grid Integration Issues
• Device Measurement and Monitoring
• Results of Environmental Impact Studies/Observations

Theme 3: Marine Renewable Energy Economics and Policies

• Policies - what works and what does not
• Economics of Ocean Energy
• Financing Issues
• Permitting and Licensing

Theme 4: Device Components

• Mooring and Foundation Systems
• Power Cables, Connectors and Joints
• Instrumentation

Theme 5: Deployment, Operation and Maintenance

• Ports, Vessels and Support Systems
• Installation Issues
• Supply Chain Issues and Opportunities
• Interactions with other Ocean Industries
• Skills and Training
• Site Investigation – geomorphology, resource characteristics, engineering design inputs etc.