Abstract
For over 20 years, the IEA-OES has been at the forefront of international collaboration in ocean energy, advancing innovation through a wide range of technical tasks and strategic actions. This special publication highlights the people behind these efforts— the Operating Agents— who play a pivotal role in shaping the direction and impact of the programme.
Through a series of short interviews, this report offers an inside look at the progress, challenges, and emerging opportunities in ocean energy. Their reflections provide not only technical insights but also a vision for the future, offering valuable guidance to developers, researchers, and policymakers working toward a sustainable energy transition.
Interviews with IEA-OES Operating Agents:
- Exchange and Dissemination of Information on Ocean Energy Systems- Dr. Ana Brito e Melo, WavEC Offshore Renewable
- Assessment of Environmental Effects and Monitoring Efforts- Dr. Andrea Copping, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
- Performance Metrics International Framework for Ocean Energy, Jonathan Hodges, Wave Energy Scotlan
- Wave Energy Converters Modelling Verification and Validation, Dr. Kim Nielsen, Development V KIM NIELSEN
- Tidal Energy Modelling Verification and Validation, Dr. Srikanth Narasimalu, Nanyang Technology University (NTU)
- OTEC Development- Professor Yasuyuki Ikegami, Saga University
- International Vision for Ocean Energy Deployment- Professor Henry Jeffrey, The University of Edinburgh