Design that makes a difference
Developing wave energy technology is not only about capturing power from the ocean. It is also about how systems are designed from the outset and what impacts they have over time. This is a central perspective in the INFINITY project. Circularity-by-design is used as...
INFINITY developing the next step in Wave Energy
Ocean waves contain vast amounts of energy. Yet despite decades of research, wave power has not yet achieved large-scale deployment. The technology must not only function – it also needs to be robust, cost-efficient, and scalable to larger installations. This is...
Following developments in wave energy at PAMEC 2026
The Pan-American Marine Energy Conference (PAMEC) will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 10–15 April 2026. The conference brings together researchers, industry representatives and policymakers working with marine renewable energy, including wave and...
Why wave energy is tested on land before offshore deployment
Wave energy is based on a simple principle: movement in the ocean is converted into electricity. In practice, however, the path from prototype to offshore operation is both technically complex and financially demanding. Installation, maintenance and potential...
Controlling the uncontrollable
Wave energy operates in one of the most unpredictable environments in renewable energy. Wave conditions change constantly, and the forces acting on a wave energy converter cannot always be measured directly in real time. Within the INFINITY project, advanced control...
Maynooth University Hosts 10th COER Workshop with INFINITY Project Contributions
Project partner Maynooth University hosted the 10th annual Centre for Ocean Energy Research (COER) Workshop on Friday, 23 January 2026. The event was sponsored by The Marine Institute and Research Ireland’s Centre for Climate, Energy and the Marine...
What it takes to make Wave Energy Control work at sea
Real-time implementation, validation and physical constraints often determine whether a wave energy control concept will hold outside the laboratory. Here, we explain how. To better understand what separates simulation from operational reality, we sat down with John...