WP02 - Concept Development & Evaluation

Work Package 02 is concerned with the general iterative development and evaluation of the LiftWEC concept. The specific objectives of this work package are as follows:

• To develop a comprehensive understanding of the LiftWEC concept that can be used to guide the identification of the best configuration of LiftWEC. This understanding will encompass all aspects of the LiftWEC design including hydrodynamics, structural design, operations and maintenance, control requirements, cost of energy and social/environmental impacts
• To develop evaluation criteria and associated tools for the development and assessment of the LiftWEC concept
• To identify one or more promising configurations of the LiftWEC concept that may minimise the cost of energy whilst ensuring that it has an acceptable social and environmental impact