About
Founded in 2003, WavEC is a ngo headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal specializing in Wave, Wind, Hydrogen.
WavEC (Wave Energy Centre) is a private non-profit research and development organization established in 2003 in Portugal. The organization has pioneered marine renewable energy development, including wave energy exploitation, floating offshore wind technology, and broader blue economy solutions. Key initiatives include refurbishment and operation of the Pico Pilot Plant (2004), technical secretariat role at IEA-OES, and involvement in major projects like DEMOWFLOAT (floating wind prototype testing) and WAVETRAIN (educational program). Since 2016, WavEC has expanded into offshore aquaculture design and implementation. Recent work focuses on hydrogen production from offshore wind energy, floating solar PV systems, and digital twin development for floating offshore wind. The organization is recognized as a Technological Interface Centre and ISO 9001 certified.
Headquarters
Lisbon, Portugal
Founded
2003
Company Type
NGO
Business Models
Value Chain
Industry Memberships
Ocean Energy Europe, IEA-OES (technical secretariat role)
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
ISO 9001 Quality Management