Abstract
Sandia National Laboratory (SNL) is leading an effort to develop reference models for marine and hydrokinetic technologies and wave and current energy resources. This effort will allow the refinement of technology design tools, accurate estimates of a baseline levelized cost of energy (LCoE), and the identification of the main cost drivers that need to be addressed to achieve a competitive LCoE. As part of this effort, RE Vision Consulting is responsible for the assessment of cost and economic profiles of the technologies studied. In addition, Re Vision is leading a number of technical tracks within this program.