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We offer a wide range of specialized technical and engineering solutions for the Blue Economy.

Explore our diverse portfolio of service offers.

Environmental
Environmental and social impact
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (e.g., marine mammals, underwater noise)
  • Socio-Economic Impact Studies 
  • Environmental consenting risk & Constraint Mapping    
  • Environmental monitoring 
  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Social-LCA & Biodiversity LCA    
  • Environmental Survey Procurement & Management    
  • GIS: Advanced Spatial Analysis and Modelling 
Engineering/
Engineering
  • Structural Engineering and modelling of fluid-structure interactions
  • Detailed CFD modelling of marine energy structures
  • Cable and mooring design analysis
  • Advanced O&M, Reliability Modeling and Maintenance Strategy
  • Prototype testing in wave tank 
  • Wind turbine generator engineering
  • Digital Twinning: Real-Time Data, Performance & Maintenance
Project
Project development support
  • Metocean reports to support design    
  • Site assessment and mapping    
  • Conceptual design, layout definition and WTG selection    
  • Grid connection assessments    
  • Wake modelling and energy yield assessments    
  • Tendering & auction support, bid strategy definition    
  • Permitting & Consenting support    
  • Stakeholder engagement    
Applied
Applied R&D in marine renewables
  • Floating wind innovations
  • Floating PV
  • Ocean energy (wave, tidal, OTEC)
  • Hydrogen
  • Energy storage
  • Co-location with other marine uses (e.g., aquaculture, habitat restoration – Nature Inclusive/Enhancing Designs, interactions with Marine Protected Areas, static fishing)
Advisory,
Advisory, Strategy and Training
  • Energy & environmental policy advisory
  • Stakeholder mapping and engagement plans
  • Public Awareness Campaigns
  • Advanced training programs for executives
  • Market Entry Strategy
  • Support to EU and private funding applications 
Economic
Economic and Market Analysis
  • Market studies
  • Supply chain analysis
  • Techno-economic & LCOE modelling
  • OPEX Forecasts
  • Foresight and scenario building
T&I
T&I Planning & Engineering
  • T&I modelling and planning
  • Port assessment and selection
  • Vessel assessment and selection
  • Development of method statements & storyboards
  • HSE Risk assessments
  • Offshore client representation
Technical
Technical due diligence
  • Third-party technology/design/project review
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Risk Assessment
  • Route-to-market

Our Tools

We have experience using decision-making tools for deep offshore applications as well as employing state-of-the-art software for design and engineering purposes.

ANSYS
ANSYS Mechanical & Fluent

Mechanical is a best-in-class finite element solver with structural, thermal, acoustics, transient and nonlinear capabilities and Fluent has advanced CFD physics modeling capabilities known for its industry leading accuracy.

 

ANSYS Mechanical & Fluent

Mechanical is a best-in-class finite element solver with structural, thermal, acoustics, transient and nonlinear capabilities and Fluent has advanced CFD physics modeling capabilities known for its industry leading accuracy.

 

SolidWorks
SolidWorks Simulation

A finite element software coupled with SolidWorks CAD capabilities, capable of producing modal, static, dynamic and fatigue analyses.

SolidWorks Simulation

A finite element software coupled with SolidWorks CAD capabilities, capable of producing modal, static, dynamic and fatigue analyses.

WAMIT/
WAMIT

A 3D linear radiation-diffraction BEM codes (boundary element method).

WAMIT

A 3D linear radiation-diffraction BEM codes (boundary element method).

FAST/
FAST

Simulates the coupled dynamic response of wind turbines like operational and extreme load, blade and tower fatigue, power production and control transient events, etc.

FAST

Simulates the coupled dynamic response of wind turbines like operational and extreme load, blade and tower fatigue, power production and control transient events, etc.

ORCAFLEX/
ORCAFLEX

Dynamic analysis of offshore systems like loadings on offshore structures in extreme conditions, time series of mooring line tension, and wave drift loads.

ORCAFLEX

Dynamic analysis of offshore systems like loadings on offshore structures in extreme conditions, time series of mooring line tension, and wave drift loads.

ReFRESCO/
ReFRESCO

A viscous-flow CFD code that solves multiphase unsteady incompressible flows using the RANS equations.

ReFRESCO

A viscous-flow CFD code that solves multiphase unsteady incompressible flows using the RANS equations.

FIL
FIL - Future In Logics

A strategic support tool for scenario building to support future foresight action plans based on the morphological analysis.

FIL - Future In Logics

A strategic support tool for scenario building to support future foresight action plans based on the morphological analysis.

Osses
Osses Tool

Optimisation tool to select and size energy sources to satisfy a predefined load profile.

Osses Tool

Optimisation tool to select and size energy sources to satisfy a predefined load profile.

Umbilical
Umbilical Configuration Design

Tool to identify suitable configurations of floaters to maximise lifetime, prevent overdesign, and reduce costs.

Umbilical Configuration Design

Tool to identify suitable configurations of floaters to maximise lifetime, prevent overdesign, and reduce costs.

Marine
Marine Biofouling Database

Provides a quick overview of geographical biofouling distribution to facilitate informed decisions.

Marine Biofouling Database

Provides a quick overview of geographical biofouling distribution to facilitate informed decisions.

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O&M
O&M Software

Assess O&M strategy: corrective, calendar, and condition-based maintenance. Short-term planning of O&M operations based on pre-defined operation plans, safety requirements (environmental and maritime), logistics, and weather forecasts.

O&M Software

Assess O&M strategy: corrective, calendar, and condition-based maintenance. Short-term planning of O&M operations based on pre-defined operation plans, safety requirements (environmental and maritime), logistics, and weather forecasts.

Techno-economic
Techno-economic Model

Provides Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) for offshore renewable energy (ORE) projects and financial indicators such as Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Net Present Value (NPV), considering project location, technology design, farm design, and project costs, among others. Articulated with a parametric cost model that factors in key parameters across the life cycle phases of ORE technology to create mathematical relationships for accurate cost estimates based on industry data. Includes a range of sensitivity drivers to identify the most impactful aspects of ORE technology.

Techno-economic Model

Provides Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) for offshore renewable energy (ORE) projects and financial indicators such as Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Net Present Value (NPV), considering project location, technology design, farm design, and project costs, among others. Articulated with a parametric cost model that factors in key parameters across the life cycle phases of ORE technology to create mathematical relationships for accurate cost estimates based on industry data. Includes a range of sensitivity drivers to identify the most impactful aspects of ORE technology.

OASIS
OASIS - OceAn SIte Selection tool

GIS-based Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) tool (using Python scripts) for prioritizing areas for offshore renewable energy (ORE) project development. Criteria and weight distribution are based on objective cost assumptions, with cost functions reclassifying local characteristics into installation and operation costs. This robust approach addresses the well-known insufficiencies of traditional MCDA.

OASIS - OceAn SIte Selection tool

GIS-based Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) tool (using Python scripts) for prioritizing areas for offshore renewable energy (ORE) project development. Criteria and weight distribution are based on objective cost assumptions, with cost functions reclassifying local characteristics into installation and operation costs. This robust approach addresses the well-known insufficiencies of traditional MCDA.

Logistics
Logistics and Marine Operations Planning

Decision-support tool for planning offshore operations - weather windows assessment and weather delays. Able to accommodate site and project specific requirements. Validated database with >16k vessels.

Logistics and Marine Operations Planning

Decision-support tool for planning offshore operations - weather windows assessment and weather delays. Able to accommodate site and project specific requirements. Validated database with >16k vessels.

Open-source
Open-source Tools

Contribution to the development and upkeep of open-source tools for the offshore renewable energy community.

DTOceanPlus: open-source suite of advanced design tools for ocean energy projects.

EMF Modelling: Estimation of Electromagnetic fields radiated from subsea power cables.

Open-source Tools

Contribution to the development and upkeep of open-source tools for the offshore renewable energy community.

DTOceanPlus: open-source suite of advanced design tools for ocean energy projects.

EMF Modelling: Estimation of Electromagnetic fields radiated from subsea power cables.

Input-Output
Input-Output Macroeconomic Model

Input-Output Analysis Tool is a macroeconomic model for mapping the interconnections between industries and assists in analysing the economic impact of changes in investments and innovations, aiding strategic decision-making by highlighting dependencies and economy-wide effects.

Input-Output Macroeconomic Model

Input-Output Analysis Tool is a macroeconomic model for mapping the interconnections between industries and assists in analysing the economic impact of changes in investments and innovations, aiding strategic decision-making by highlighting dependencies and economy-wide effects.

Life
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tool for evaluating environmental impacts of technologies and processes over the life cycle, quantifying emissions, energy and resources used, and supporting informed decisions in the development of more sustainable solutions.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tool for evaluating environmental impacts of technologies and processes over the life cycle, quantifying emissions, energy and resources used, and supporting informed decisions in the development of more sustainable solutions.

Testimonials

25556

"Excellent team, always open to consider dynamic requirements throughout the service. I would highly recommend WaVEC services."

José Nogueira
Hydrogen Business Manager
2173

“Wavec performed the work as it was expected and – in the uncertainty of the project – was able to produce a valid and comprehensive work. I recommend Wavec for all energy offshore projects as a most valid partner.” 

João Cardoso
CEO, Enondas
2175

"Very professional work. Pay attention also for the details that each different clients need with a customize profile. For this new sector, that´s important point to be marked. Each new project idea has a different level of development and technical skill for group and person. Wavec for our specific case, understand very well our needs."

Sandro Bracchi
BS ITALY SRL
25462

"Fluid communication and collaborative working environment. High quality of results and positive availability to explain details on how those results were obtained."

Oscar Prieto
Repsol
25461

"O Parecer corresponde, integralmente, ao solicitado, tendo superado as minhas melhores expectativas. Excelente!"

Rui Rebelo
Electricidade da Madeira
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