The British Academy for Training and Development offers a professional training course in Wave and Hydro Power. This course helps you to gain a detailed overview of the rationale behind key technological solutions for converting ocean wave energy into electricity is provided, along with key methods for harnessing wave and device data. Additionally, hydrodynamic modeling techniques (numerical and experimental), details of some power conversion mechanisms, and reports of previous experience in full-scale oceans are also covered.

This accredited course provides participants with up-to-date knowledge on how to assess the benefits of deploying wave and hydraulic technology, design wave and hydraulic installations, and take advantage of available incentives. This course will enable participants to achieve success locally and internationally in the renewable energy, wave power and water industries.

Who should attend? 

• Those who have both a basic and advanced understanding of the industry.
• Individuals who want to learn how marine and hydropower works, how to install, maintain and repair systems.
• Engineer.
• Designer.
• Architect.

How attendees will benefit? 

After completion of the course, delegates will understand: 

• What is wave power and tidal power?
• What is hydroelectric power?
• Overview of markets, resources and targets.
• Physical basis (energy content, type of technology).
• Design advice (type, size, selection, manufacturer).
• Environmental impact and analysis.
• Financing, regulation and incentives (FIT, CFD).
• Case studies, best practice analysis.
• Simulation tools.
• Norm.
• References.

• Fundamentals of wave energy.
• Characterization of wave energy resources.
• Overview of WTG Concepts and Power Conversion Mechanisms.
• Numerical modelling of wave energy converters.
• Modelling a wave power plant and predicting power generation.
• R&D Roadmap: From computer to tank. From tank to sea.
• Future prospects and alternative uses.
• Q&A session.