Abstract
This work presents the challenges and opportunities of co-locating Wave Energy Converters (WECs) with offshore aquaculture farms and identifies the promising WEC and Power Take-Off (PTO) candidates to power them. The concept of Powering Blue Economy (PBE) applications refers to energy solutions and technological innovations that enable the development and operation of key economic activities in the ocean. In the case of offshore aquaculture PBE applications, farms can benefit from reliable and autonomous energy sources, as many fish farms operate in remote environments far from the traditional power grid. Offshore aquaculture operations require energy to support feeding systems, instrumentation, and sensors associated with safety, navigation, and maintenance, which can be met partially or fully using WECs.