Objective "Wave energy is a vast resource that can substantially reduce our environmental footprint. For this purpose Wave Energy Converters (WECs) must be deployed in arrays, forming wave farms, because a single WEC cannot deliver the amounts of energy that are required. At present we do not understand how the sea will interact with these wave farms. In earlier work, we carried out laboratory tests to characterise the interaction of a single WEC with the wave field. The main goal of the WAVEIMPACT project is to characterise the interaction of a wave farm and the wave field by means of laboratory tests and numerical modelling. Upon validation, we will apply the model to investigate the impact of a farm at different study sites. On these grounds we will produce the first set of guidelines on wave farm design." Fields of science engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energyhydroelectricitymarine energywave power Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2013-CIG - Marie-Curie Action: "Career Integration Grants" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2013-CIG See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-CIG - Support for training and career development of researcher (CIG) Coordinator UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH EU contribution € 100 000,00 Address DRAKE CIRCUS PL4 8AA Plymouth United Kingdom See on map Region South West (England) Devon Plymouth Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact John Martin (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data