This book is open access under a CC BY-NC 2.5 license.This book offers a concise
practice-oriented reference-guide to the field of ocean wave energy. The ten chapters highlight
the key rules of thumb address all the main technical engineering aspects and describe in
detail all the key aspects to be considered in the techno-economic assessment of wave energy
converters. Written in an easy-to-understand style the book answers questions relevant to
readers of different backgrounds from developers private and public investors to students
and researchers. It is thereby a valuable resource for both newcomers and experienced
practitioners in the wave energy sector.
