August 28th, 2011
E-WAVE Project Explores the Wave Energy Potential in Cyprus

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The aim of the E‐WAVE project is the development of an integrated, fully operational high resolution system for monitoring the energy potential from sea waves at the Exclusive Economical Zone (EEZ) of Cyprus and the wider eastern Levantine, coupled with the well established Cyprus Coastal Ocean Forecasting System (CYCOFOS). The new system will include :

• A complete, high resolution digital atlas containing detailed maps for the coastal and offshore areas of the EEZ of Cyprus in which sea wave and wind climatological characteristics as well as the distribution of the wave energy potential will be monitoring.
• Novel models for the prediction and quantification of wave energy in short and long forecasts, a tool of significant value for grid designers and regulators.

The project is co‐funded by the Republic of Cyprus and the European Regional Development Fund of the EU through the National Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development & Innovation 2009‐2010 by the Research Promotion Foundation of Cyprus.