Abstract
The European Pico OWC plant was built from 1995 to 1998 within the framework of two EC JOULE projects and co-funding from EDP (Electricidade de Portugal) and EDA (Electricidade dos Açores), respectively the national and regional utilities. Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), Lisbon was responsible for the conception and basic engineering studies of this plant and co-ordinated the project. The plant is a bottom-mounted shoreline structure, equipped with a Wells turbine with guide vanes.
Case Study-European OWC pilot plant Pico/Azores is located in Portugal.