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Title Author Date Content type Technology Collection Method Application
The power balancing benefits of wave energy converters in offshore wind-wave farms with energy storage Kluger, J.; Haji, M.; Slocum, A. Journal Article Wave Modeling Grid Integration, Hybrid Devices
Conceptualization and dynamic response of an integrated system with a semi-submersible floating wind turbine and two types of wave energy converters Zhang, H.; Zhang, N.; Cao, X. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber, Attenuator Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance, Structural
Design and on-site implementation of an off-grid marine current powered hydrogen production system Liu, H.; Ren, H.; Gu, Y.; et al. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Field Data, Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hybrid Devices, Performance, Structural
Experimental investigation on an OWC wave energy converter integrated into a floating offshore wind turbine Zhou, Y.; Ning, D.; Chen, L.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Scale Device Hybrid Devices, Performance
Thermodynamic and exergoeconomic optimization of a novel cooling, desalination and power multigeneration system based on ocean thermal energy Geng, D.; Gao, X. Journal Article OTEC, Open-Cycle Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance, Structural
Optimal sizing design and integrated cost-benefit assessment of stand-alone microgrid system with different energy storage employing chameleon swarm algorithm: A rural case in Northeast China Zhou, J.; Xu, Z. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Grid Integration, Hybrid Devices, Structural
Experimental Performance Analysis of a Hybrid Wave Energy Harvesting System Combining E-Motions with Triboelectric Nanogenerators Clemente, D.; Rodrigues, C.; Esteves, R.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
An Evaluation of Marine Renewable Energy Resources Complementarity in the Portuguese Nearshore Onea, F.; Rusu, E. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance
Numerical Study on a Cylinder Vibrator in the Hydrodynamics of a Wind–Wave Combined Power Generation System under Different Mass Ratios Sun, H.; Wang, J.; Lin, H.; et al. Journal Article Current, Vortex-Induced Vibration, Ocean Current Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance, Structural
Assessment of combined wind and wave energy in the tropical cyclone affected region:An application in China seas Li, J.; Pan, S.; Chen, Y.; et al. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance
Multi-objective optimization of hybrid renewable energy systems with urban building energy modeling for a prototypical coastal community Ang, Y.; Polly, A.; Kulkarni, A.; et al. Journal Article Current Modeling Grid Integration, Hybrid Devices
Integration of wind and tidal turbines using spar buoy floating foundations Nasab, N.; Kilby, J.; Bakhtiaryfard, L. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hybrid Devices
Optimizing offshore renewable portfolios under resource variability de Faria, V.; de Queiroz, A.; DeCarolis, J. Journal Article Current, Wave Modeling Grid Integration, Hybrid Devices, Performance
Hydrodynamic performance of a hybrid system of a floating oscillating water column and a breakwater Ram, G.; Saad, M.; Abidin, N.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance
Research on Size Optimization of Wave Energy Converters Based on a Floating Wind-Wave Combined Power Generation Platform Zhang, X.; Li, B.; Hu, Z.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance, Structural
Dynamics of hybrid offshore renewable energy platforms: Heaving point absorbers connected to a semi-submersible floating offshore wind turbine da Silva, L.; Sergiienko, N.; Cazzolato, B.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Influence of Hydraulic PTO Parameters on Power Capture and Motion Response of a Floating Wind-Wave Hybrid System Wang, Y.; Hang, S.; Xue, G.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hybrid Devices, Power Take Off
Modeling and optimal operation of hybrid wave energy and PV system feeding supercharging stations based on golden jackal optimal control strategy Mahdy, A.; Hasanien, H.; Turky, R.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance
Novel concept of hybrid wavestar- floating offshore wind turbine system with rectilinear arrays of WECs Ghafari, H.; Ghassemi, H.; Abbasi, A.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Array Effects, Hybrid Devices
Wave energy generation and storage costs in Australia: an analysis for Wave Swell Energy Limited Osman, P.; Hayward, J.; Foster, J. Report Wave Modeling Grid Integration, Hybrid Devices
Impacts of mechanical energy storage on power generation in wave energy converters for future integration with offshore wind turbine Gao, Q.; Ding, B.; Ertugrul, N.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hybrid Devices, Power Take Off
Off-grid SeaWater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) desalination driven by hybrid tidal range/solar PV systems: Sensitivity analysis and criteria for preliminary design Delgado-Torres, A.; García-Rodríguez, L. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance, Power Take Off
Evaluation of the Stiffness Mechanism on the Performance of a Hinged Wave Energy Converter Kamarlouei, M.; Hallak, T.; Gaspar, J.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Control and Supervision Requirements for Floating Hybrid Generator Systems García, E.; Correcher, A.; Quiles, E.; et al. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Control, Hybrid Devices
Optimisation of Control Algorithm for Hydraulic Power Take-Off System in Wave Energy Converter Andersen, N.; Mathiasen, J.; Caroe, M.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Control, Hybrid Devices, Power Take Off
Dispatchability and energy storage costs for complementary wave, wind, and solar PV systems Osman, P.; Hayward, J.; Foster, J. Report Wave Modeling Grid Integration, Hybrid Devices
Optimal control and performance evaluation of an inerter-based point absorber wave energy converter Sun, T.; Zhang, Z. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Control, Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Multi-objective optimization of an open-cycle, ocean thermal energy conversion system with desalinization Hernández-Romero, I.; Zavala, V.; Flores-Tlacuahuac, A.; et al. Journal Article OTEC, Open-Cycle Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance
Study on improving the storage efficiency of ocean thermal energy storage (OTES) unit by using fins Li, S.; Zhang, Y.; Zhou, Z.; et al. Journal Article OTEC Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance
Design, dynamic modeling and wave basin verification of a Hybrid Wave–Current Energy Converter Chen, S.; Jiang, B. ; Li, X.; et al. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance, Power Take Off
A coupled numerical framework for hybrid floating offshore wind turbine and oscillating water column wave energy converters Zhang, D.; Chen, Z.; Liu, X.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling, Scale Device Control, Hybrid Devices, Performance, Power Take Off
Experimental study on Scour Around Foundations for Marine Energy Harvesting Technologies in Complex Soils Da Costa Miranda, F. Thesis Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Hybrid Devices, Mooring
Low-frequency energy capture and water wave attenuation of a hybrid WEC-breakwater with nonlinear stiffness Jin, H.; Zhang, H.; Xu, D.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Control, Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Combined wind and wave resource assessment and energy extraction along the Indian coast Patel, R.; Nagababu, G.; Kachhwaha, S.; et al. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hybrid Devices
Investigation of a low-pressure flash evaporation desalination system powered by ocean thermal energy Wang, L.; Ma, X.; Kong, H.; et al. Journal Article OTEC, Hybrid-Cycle Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance
The techno-economic feasibility of a coastal zero-energy hotel building supported by the hybrid wind–wave​ energy system Luo, H.; Cao, S.; Lu, V. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hybrid Devices
Hydrodynamic characteristics of a hybrid oscillating water column-oscillating buoy wave energy converter integrated into a π-type floating breakwater Cheng, Y.; Du, W.; Dai, S.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Performance
WEC shape effect on the motion response and power performance of a combined wind-wave energy converter Wang, Y.; Shi, W.; Michailides, C.; et al. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Structural
Energy generation enhancement of arrays of point absorber wave energy converters via Moonpool's resonance effect Tay, Z. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Array Effects, Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Performance
A temporal and spatial resolution wind and wave power resource assessment in the Oman Gulf Mahmoodi, K.; Saybani, M.; Azad, S. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hybrid Devices
Techno-economic assessment of a hybrid on grid PV-wave system: A case study in Caspian Sea Saheli, M.; Lari, K.; Salehi, G.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hybrid Devices
Realisation of a coastal zero-emission office building with the support of hybrid ocean thermal, floating photovoltaics, and tidal stream generators Zhou, S.; Cao, S.; Wang, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal, OTEC Modeling Hybrid Devices
Energy conversion and hydrodynamic analysis of multi-degree-of-freedom wave energy converters integrated into a semi-submersible platform Cheng, Y.; Dai, S.; Dai, S.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Lab Data, Modeling Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
A unique ocean and solar based multigenerational system with hydrogen production and thermal energy storage for Arctic communities Temiz, M.; Dincer, I. Journal Article OTEC Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance
Wave energy extraction and hydroelastic response reduction of modular floating breakwaters as array wave energy converters integrated into a very large floating structure Cheng, Y.; Xi, C.; Dai, S.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Attenuator Modeling Hybrid Devices
Optimal strategies of deployment of far offshore co-located wind-wave energy farms Saenz-Aguirre, A.; Sáenz, J.; Ulazia, A.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance
Linearized modeling and optimization of shared mooring systems Wilson, S.; Hall, M.; Housner, S.; et al. Journal Article Modeling Hybrid Devices, Mooring
Compensation of a hybrid platform dynamics using wave energy converters in different sea state conditions Gaspar, J.; Kamarlouei, M.; Thiebaut, F.; et al. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Scale Device Hybrid Devices, Power Take Off
The Prospect of Combining a Point Absorber Wave Energy Converter with a Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Skene, D.; Sergiienko, N.; Ding, B.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Experimental study combining a triboelectric nanogenerator solution with the E-Motions wave energy converter under irregular waves Clemente, D.; Rosa-Santos, P.; Taveira-Pinto, F.; et al. Conference Paper Wave Modeling Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off

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