AWTEC 2016 seeks paper abstracts

Asian Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (AWTEC) 2016 is encouraging submissions of abstracts for the conference topics covering the fields of wave and tidal energy research.

In addition to wave and tidal, the topics cover offshore wind and OTEC as well, ranging from technical to cross-cutting policy, finance and environmental subjects.

AWTEC provides opportunities for researchers, engineers, policy makers and stakeholders to exchange knowledge through discussions and recent research presentations, and promotes international and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

The conference will be held in Singapore from October 24-28, 2016, and the organizing committee is encouraging the submissions of the paper abstracts covering the following topics:

• Wave and tidal energy resource characterization
• Device development and testing
• Device hydrodynamics and structural mechanics
• Power take-off and device control
• Device and environmental modeling
• Offshore Wind
• OTEC Systems
• Environmental impact and appraisal
• Policy development and legislation
• Socio-economic impact
• Grid connection and system aspects
• Future markets and financing
• Smart grid technology

The deadline for abstract submissions is set for February 1, 2016.