In 2013, the EWTEC board decided to keep on the same historical tracks limited to wave and tidal energy.

the 10 EWTEC 2015 Thematic tracks

  • Wave : resource
  • Tidal: resource
  • Wave: Device development and testing
  • Tidal: Device development and testing
  • Wave: hydrodynamic modelling & and structural mechanics
  • Tidal: hydrodynamic modelling & and structural mechanics
  • Grid integration, Power-Take-Off and control
  • Station keeping (including floating foundations), materials, fatigue, structural loading
  • Environmental impact and appraisal
  • Economical, social, political and legal aspects