The results from the wave energy knowledge capture project will be used to support and inform the wave energy converter designs which are currently under development.
Wave Energy Scotland managing director Tim Hurst said that the knowledge and experience amassed in the project will be invaluable to developers at the early stages of wave energy converter design and development.
Hurst added: "With over ten years’ experience of testing wave energy converters and other marine energy technologies, EMEC and their partners have learned valuable lessons in deployments, offshore operations, HSE and logistics."
According to Wave Energy Scotland, the study is expected to help participants to make informed decisions at initial development stages of their device while avoiding costly errors.
The partners will produce a set of guidance documents with focus on sea experience in compliance, handling, installation and operations and maintenance of devices. It will leverage the expertise and knowledge within Orkney’s well-established marine renewables supply chain.
Additionally, the findings will allow developers to easily identify the services available to support their projects.
EMEC technical manager Elaine Buck said: "To date, more marine energy converters have been deployed in Orkney than at any other site in the world. Our supply chain therefore has unprecedented experience in supporting installations and operations at sea.
"This remarkable activity has allowed them to develop best practice for a diverse range of scenarios. Many local companies are now exporting their skills and knowledge across the globe based on this experience and success."
