Projects
Projects
GROW-E has developed funded research, engineering and collaboration projects focused on wave energy conversion, hydrodynamic modelling, control-oriented design and the advancement of marine renewable energy in Chile.
Funded Projects
Design of an Efficient WEC for the Chilean Sea
Research project focused on the conceptual and engineering development of a wave energy converter adapted to the sea conditions of the Chilean coast.
WEC Model for Use in Model-Based Control Design
Development of a mathematical and dynamic model of a wave energy converter to support the design and assessment of model-based control strategies.
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Group
Institutional project supporting the development of research capabilities in renewable energy and energy efficiency, contributing to the consolidation of related work within the group.
Lafkenewen Wave Energy Converter
Flagship project involving the design, construction and deployment of the Lafkenewen wave energy converter, advancing marine energy technology for real coastal applications in Chile.
Power Evaluation of a WEC with Variable Stiffness
Project aimed at assessing the power performance of a wave energy converter incorporating variable stiffness to improve dynamic response and energy capture.
Collaboration and Strategic Support
Collaboration Between Chilean Universities, the University of Edinburgh, and RWTH Aachen University for the Development of Marine Energy in Chile
International collaboration project aimed at strengthening scientific exchange, research development and joint work in marine renewable energy.
Collaboration Chile–Brazil for Floating Wind Turbine Development
Collaborative initiative focused on research and development related to floating wind turbine technologies and regional scientific cooperation.
GROW-E Financial Support from the Faculty of Engineering, UBB
Institutional support for strengthening the activities, visibility and development of the GROW-E research group.
GROW-E Group Financial Support from the University
University-level support for the consolidation, growth and continuity of GROW-E as a research group in marine renewable energy.
Project Development Vision
GROW-E projects combine scientific research, engineering development, international collaboration and institutional support. Together, these initiatives have enabled the group to advance from early-stage wave energy concepts to prototype development, validation and strategic positioning in marine energy research.
Wave Energy Research
Projects addressing wave energy converter design, modelling and performance improvement for Chilean sea conditions.
Control and Modelling
Development of dynamic and control-oriented models to support advanced analysis and engineering design.
International Collaboration
Joint initiatives with leading universities and partner institutions to strengthen marine energy research capacity.
Institutional Consolidation
Strategic support to build long-term research capability, group visibility and sustained development of GROW-E.
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