Review of wave energy resource and oscillating water column modelling

Wave energy as a means of generating electricity has been the focus of study in the UK for over thirty years, albeit in a low key manner and with little public support. Interest is now growing. This paper is divided into two sections: it briefly reviews the developments during this time period to put the work into context and then describes a small oscillating water column system constructed within the University of Glasgow to aid understanding and to initiate a research program.