ASTURFEITO, a Spanish industrial partner, specialises in designing and fabricating capital goods across multiple sectors, including renewable energy, aerospace, offshore oil & gas, defence, and scientific industries. With a highly skilled team of 250 employees and four workshops spanning 32,000 m², ASTURFEITO offers advanced manufacturing capabilities. Their state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with heavy overhead cranes, CNC machining centres, welding robots, and extensive testing equipment. The company is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified, demonstrating its commitment to quality, health, safety, and environmental (HSE) excellence, including initiatives to reduce energy consumption by 25% and reduce its carbon footprint. ASTURFEITO’s role in the ONDEP project is central to the development of a sustainable European supply chain for Wave Energy Converter (WEC) manufacturing, ensuring the production of high-quality components while adhering to strict safety and environmental standards.

Role in project:

• Manufacture key components for WEC systems

• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive European supply chain for WEC manufacturing

• Ensure production quality, including safety and environmental standards

AW-Energy, founded in 2003 and based in Finland, is a global leader in wave energy technology. The company specialises in the development of WaveRoller®, a submerged wave energy converter that generates electricity from ocean waves. Since its inception, AW-Energy has made significant strides in the wave energy sector, developing over 80 patents related to its technology. The company’s early work began in 1999 with the development of small-scale prototypes, and in 2009, it received EU FP7 funding for a 300-kW demonstration power plant. AW-Energy’s successful pilot commercial project, SURGE 2, ran from 2016 to 2021, showcasing the full-scale potential of their technology. AW-Energy is now focused on scaling the WaveRoller® device to multi-MW levels for large-scale deployment and commercial application.

Role in project:

• Provide expertise in wave energy technology and WaveRoller® development

• Lead the design and optimisation of WaveRoller® devices for large-scale deployment

• Support the scaling up of WaveRoller® to multi-MW levels for commercial application

Dr.techn. Olav Olsen AS (OO), based in Norway, is a specialist consultancy within structural and marine engineering. OO design all types of structures within transport, industrial facilities, ports and harbours, dams, marine and offshore structures, including aquaculture and renewable energy. The company is part of Artelia Group, an international, multi-disciplinary consultancy, engineering, and project management group. Dr.techn. Olav Olsen has a continuous focus on improving the environmental footprint of all our activities. OO are certified according to the latest Eco-Lighthouse criteria. In the ONDEP project, OO plays a central role in de-risking and validating the concrete foundation for the WaveRoller® device. Their expertise will be crucial in specifying and validating the concrete foundation unit, managing its planning and fabrication, and overseeing the financial decision-making process for the foundation's production.

Role in project:

• Validate and specify the concrete foundation for WaveRoller®

• Manage planning and fabrication of concrete foundation units

• Oversee financial decision-making for foundation production

EFUND is a consultancy with extensive expertise in designing and managing collaborative R&D projects and plays a pivotal role in enabling the success of new technologies. Their experience spans multiple sectors, including offshore energy, and they are skilled in engaging stakeholders across industries to ensure effective project implementation.

Role in project:

• Support financial risk management and help secure the financial close for the project.

• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and funding for ocean energy technologies.

• Assist in designing strategies to de-risk the implementation of wave energy projects.

EST specialises in industrial electricity and provides a comprehensive range of electrical services, including the utilisation, supervision, control, and monitoring of electrical installations. With a structured organisation and strong expertise in electrical infrastructure, EST plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth integration of renewable energy technologies. In the ONDEP project, EST is tasked with managing the electrical connection of the Wave Energy Converter (WEC) array to the national grid. The company will oversee the construction and operation of a new substation while ensuring full compliance with national grid standards and regulations.

Role in project:

• Manage the electrical connection of the WEC array to the grid

• Oversee the construction and operation of the new substation

• Ensure compliance with national grid standards and regulations

The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is the world’s leading centre for demonstrating wave and tidal energy devices in the sea. The centre offers independent, accredited grid-connected berths for testing full-scale prototypes, as well as test sites in less challenging conditions for use by smaller scale technologies, supply chain companies, and equipment manufacturers. As a plug-and-play facility, EMEC helps reduce the time, cost, and risk of marine energy technology development, supporting clients and projects with operational, metocean, environmental and consenting. EMEC can also provide independent inspection and power performance assessments. EMEC collaborates closely with developers, academic institutions, and governing bodies to address operational and environmental challenges for ocean energy.

EMEC is committed to supporting the transition to a clean energy future and is also leading innovation projects exploring floating wind, the integration of renewables, green hydrogen, storage and island decarbonisation. Adjacent to its tidal test site, EMEC has established a green hydrogen production facility and is involved in various first-of-a-kind and pilot scale hydrogen projects aiming to decarbonise power, heat and transport applications.

Role in project:

• Lead the analysis of barriers and solutions for the future of wave energy in Europe

• Provide expertise on green hydrogen production and integration with marine energy

• Offer insights into health, safety, and environmental regulations for marine energy systems

Founded in 1968 ETERMARGROUP is one of the most experienced European companies working in the sector of marine engineering. With extensive experience in complex marine projects, ETERMAR developed projects in 4 different continents and has contributed to major Portuguese infrastructure developments, including the first submarine outfalls and artificial reefs.

In 2021 the Group invested on the single private port area in Portugal, with 3 ha of industrial buildings, 17 ha of land and 21 ha of water. Unbound by concession rules and equipped with the Group’s knowledge and experience, ETERMAR ENERGIA was established to manage serial fabrication of concrete and steel structures, for Energy Projects. Being part of the industrial ecosystem of the Setubal’s Port – Portugal’s Offshore Energy hub – ETERMAR ENERGIA has access to support marine energy projects, ranging from offshore wind farms to technologies such as hydrogen and wave energy, among others.

In the ONDEP project, ETERMAR is responsible for constructing the concrete foundations for Wave Energy Converters (WECs), assembling the devices at its facilities, and perform the technical support of the transportation and deploy on the seabed of WECs. ETERMAR’s expertise in large-scale marine construction, along with its long-term strategic vision for sustainable growth, is instrumental in advancing the European supply chain for WEC manufacturing.

Role in project:

• Construct concrete foundations for WECs

• Fabricate steel panel and assemble the WECs

• Technical support of the transportation activities to Offshore Area

• Technical support of the WECs deployment activities

Queen's University Belfast (QUB) plays a key role in advancing wave energy technology in the ONDEP project. The Marine Research Group has a distinguished history in wave energy research dating back to the 1970s. QUB have tested and researched seven prototype wave power devices at sea and continue to focus on commercial research. They operate two wave tank facilities for small-scale modelling of Wave Energy Converter (WEC) technology, exploring areas such as concept development, device optimisation, load evaluation, and array interaction. Researchers from the School of Natural and Built Environment are key users of the Queen's University Marine Laboratory (QML) and lead the civil engineering aspects related to the sustainable concrete foundations for WaveRoller.

Role in project:

• Project coordinator

• Oversee wave energy-related activities, including device optimisation and array interaction

• Manage the civil engineering aspects related to sustainable concrete foundations for WaveRoller

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies, employing some 100,000 people and with operations in more than 70 countries. We use advanced technologies and take an innovative approach as we seek to help the world build a sustainable energy future. Our Powering Progress strategy is to generate more value for our shareholders, customers, and wider society as we work to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050.

Shell’s operating businesses are ‘Integrated Gas and Upstream’, ‘Downstream, renewables and Energy Solutions’ and ‘Innovation’ where the Projects & Technology (P&T) organisation manages major projects, driving innovation, while delivering technical services to our businesses. P&T provides essential functional leadership across Shell, addressing safety and environment, contracting and procurement, and greenhouse gas emissions management. Our research and development activities also encompass safety, performance products, and automation and artificial intelligence. Digitalisation is a key success factor in delivering Shell's Powering Progress strategy.

Role in Project:

• Conduct extensive business studies to assess the integration of wave energy technology.

• Explore the potential for scaling wave energy technology in Shell's future projects.

• Analyse financial and commercial aspects for the adoption of ocean energy solutions.

TECNALIA, a privately funded applied research centre based in Spain, is one of Europe’s leading institutions in advancing technology to drive economic growth. Focused on the renewable energy sector, TECNALIA specialises in marine energy, with an emphasis on its potential for sustainable development. The organisation’s extensive expertise span’s offshore structure analysis, electric transmission, materials testing, and operations management strategies. TECNALIA’s holistic approach aims to develop cost-effective technologies to enhance the lifecycle of offshore renewable energy systems, contributing to the continued growth and sustainability of the industry.

Role in project:

• Specify and design a structural digital twin of the WaveRoller farm to manage the functionality of critical components and increase the operational its performance

• Enhance model’s accuracy and compensate for the uncertainties through live monitoring and data collection during the demonstration phase of the farm

TecAmb is an Environmental Consultancy with an accredited laboratory, specialising in offshore and marine environmental assessments. The company excels in conducting geophysical, hydrographic, and baseline surveys, providing critical support to industries such as oil and gas, renewables, submarine cables, and ports. With offices in Spain, including Barcelona (HQ), Zaragoza, Jerez, and A Coruña, and a presence in Peru and Colombia, TecAmb delivers global project solutions. In the ONDEP project, TecAmb will play a key role in conducting environmental assessments to identify barriers to the large-scale deployment of wave energy farms, while also analysing the environmental and regulatory impacts related to Wave Energy Converter (WEC) technologies.

Role in project:

• Conduct environmental assessments to identify barriers to large-scale wave energy deployment

• Analyse environmental and regulatory impacts related to WEC technologies

• Create an environmental and surveillance monitoring plan

• Support the development of environmental mitigation strategies for the offshore energy sector

Ocean Energy Europe is the voice of the ocean energy sector in Europe and the largest network of ocean energy professionals in the world. 

Their mission is to create a strong environment for the development of ocean energy, improve access to funding, and enhance business opportunities for its members. To achieve this, OEE engages with the European Institutions (Commission, Parliament, Council, EIB, etc.), and national ministries on policy issues affecting the sector. 

They bring to this project their unrivalled network of ocean energy contacts, from companies and universities to regulators and policymakers, and their expertise in high-impact communication and dissemination. 

Role in project:

• Lead communication and dissemination management 

• Expertise in policy-making and strong influence on decision makers. 

WavEC is a private non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the advancement of marine renewable energy technologies. Since 2003, WavEC has been supporting offshore renewable energy technologies and projects, at distinct stages, from the conceptual design and tank testing to the licensing, permitting, environmental assessment, construction, deployment, and operational phases. With extensive experience in collaborative R&D programs with global partners, WavEC has developed significant expertise in the offshore renewable energy sector. In the ONDEP project, WavEC will leverage its local advantages to lead large-scale monitoring and assessments covering technical, economic, social, and environmental aspects, while also managing the operational permissions for the wave energy farm.

Role in project:

• Lead large-scale monitoring and assessments covering technical, economic, social, and environmental aspects

• Manage the operational permissions for the wave energy farm

• Contribute to R&D on operational best practices for offshore energy systems

WSP is an innovative Italian SME specialising in the design, production, and commercialisation of energy harvesters. By utilising patented nonlinear dynamics for energy conversion, WSP supplies energy to IoT sensors and drives advancements in renewable energy technologies. The company has earned recognition for its innovation, including awards from various competitions and collaborations on renewable energy projects, particularly in the design and testing of Power Take-Off (PTO) systems. Currently, among others, WSP leads a project funded by Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) to establish a manufacturing facility for PTO systems. In the ONDEP project, WSP will support the scale-up design and exploitation strategies for large-scale wave energy manufacturing in Europe.

Role in project:

• Support the scale-up design of Power Take-Off (PTO) systems for wave energy converters

• Drive technological advancements and exploitation strategies for large-scale wave energy manufacturing

• Assist in the design and testing of PTO systems for WECs

• Improving design of substation and export cable

• Evaluate and mitigate risks associated to the electric components