IMPACT is a collaborative research and innovation project which aims to develop and demonstrate a next-generation testing approach for Wave Energy Converters (WECs).
The proposed 250kW Dual Hardware-In-the-Loop (DHIL) testing platform is based on a technology which expands the capabilities of the already established Hardware-In-the-Loop technique.
IMPACT features five project partners from four European countries. The project is coordinated by VGA, Srl (Italy), with the following project partners: Yavin Four Consultants (Portugal), SINTEF Energy Research (Norway), SINTEF Ocean (Norway) and University College Cork (Ireland).
The IMPACT project aims to develop and demonstrate a new testing approach for WECs called “dual hardware-in-the-loop” (DHIL).
WECs need to work in areas where waves are very strong, implying that commissioning and maintaining the device could be challenging and costly. Therefore, increasing the reliability and safety of WEC systems would present a significant operational cost-cutting opportunity.
IMPACT will be presented by José Miguel Rodrigues (SINTEF Ocean) at ISOPE-2023 in Ottawa on 20 June 2023.
Wave energy is still at an early stage of development. By using our experience with wind and solar, we can anticipate the opportunities and requirements for integrating wave energy into the electrical grid.
On 15 and 16 March 2023, the IMPACT project successfully held its fifth project meeting in Cork, Ireland.