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Wave power is the transport of energy by ocean surface waves, and the capture of that energy to do useful work ? for example, electricity generation, water desalination, or the pumping of water (into reservoirs). A machine able to exploit wave power is generally known as a wave energy converter (WEC).

Wave energy

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    Canada
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    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Coastal zones
    Infrastructure and Urban planning
    Water

    Baird is a pre-eminent engineering company recognized worldwide for creative and innovative solutions where water meets land.

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    Knowledge partner
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    Norway
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    Knowledge Partner
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Cross-sectoral

    GRID-Arendal is a Norwegian foundation that supports the United Nations Environment Programme.  It is a centre of excellence for the scientific analysis of environmental issues in many areas including environmental assessments, ocean issues and polar regions.

  • Knowledge partner
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    South Korea
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    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Renewable energy

    Byucksan Power fulfills market needs through feasibility studies and consulting services in Korea and abroad.

    Byucksan Power has expertise in:

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    Country of registration
    Argentina
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Agriculture and forestry
    Early warning and Environmental assessment

    A successful environmental management depends on adequate incorporation of technologies, proper impact assessment and ongoing training of human resources.

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    Uruguay
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    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Coastal zones
    Early warning and Environmental assessment
    Infrastructure and Urban planning
    Water

    FING is the Engineering School of Universidad de la República, the main research and higher education institution in Uruguay.

  • Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    Argentina
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Agriculture and forestry
    Coastal zones
    Renewable energy
    Transport
    Water
    Early warning and Environmental assessment

    INA is a decentralized technological scientific body whose objective is to satisfy the requirements of study, research, development and provision of specialized services in the field of water use and preservation. It depends on the Under Secretariat of Water Resources of the Nation.