Short course300 h · Online · 5 modules

Ocean Energy Resource Assessment Course

This course prepares you to quantify the ocean energy resource at a site: offshore wind, waves, tidal currents and thermal gradient. You will learn to obtain and validate data from buoys, satellites, reanalyses and measurement campaigns, use numerical models, calculate the expected output of a device and prepare a resource report that supports site selection and decision-making.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start1 December
Modules5
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What is the Ocean Energy Resource Assessment Course?

This course prepares you to quantify the ocean energy resource at a site: offshore wind, waves, tidal currents and the ocean thermal gradient. You will obtain metocean data from buoys, satellites, reanalyses and lidar or ADCP campaigns, apply quality control and calibration, use wave, tidal and atmospheric models, calculate mean power, variability and extremes, and combine the resource with power curves and matrices to estimate annual energy production.

What sets this course apart: it covers the foundation of every project, because without a sound resource assessment there is no viable project; several energy sources, from wind and waves to tides and thermal gradient; real data, from buoys, satellites, reanalyses and services such as Copernicus; applied tools, with statistics, models and energy yield estimates; and a practical case in which you prepare the resource report for a real site.

Program typeShort course
ModeOnline
Duration300 hours
Modules5
Start1 December

Program highlights

  • Foundation of every project: without a sound resource assessment there is no viable project.
  • Several energy sources: wind, waves, tides and thermal gradient.
  • Real data: buoys, satellites, reanalyses and services such as Copernicus.
  • Applied tools: statistics, models and energy yield estimates.
  • Uncertainty and standards: IEC technical guidance applied to resource studies.
  • Practical case: a resource report for a real site.
Syllabus

Syllabus of the Ocean Energy Resource Assessment Course

5 modules. Select a module to see its content.

Module 1

Ocean energy resources

  • 1.1. Offshore wind
  • 1.2. Wave energy
  • 1.3. Tides and tidal currents
  • 1.4. Ocean thermal gradient
  • 1.5. Theoretical, technical and exploitable potential
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 2

Metocean data and measurements

  • 2.1. Measurement buoys and moorings
  • 2.2. Satellites and remote sensing
  • 2.3. Reanalyses and Copernicus services
  • 2.4. Measurement campaigns with lidar and ADCP
  • 2.5. Data quality control
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 3

Resource modeling

  • 3.1. Wave propagation models
  • 3.2. Hydrodynamic tidal models
  • 3.3. Atmospheric models for wind
  • 3.4. Model calibration and validation
  • 3.5. Long-term measure-correlate-predict methods
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 4

Resource characterization and energy yield

  • 4.1. Resource statistics
  • 4.2. Seasonal and interannual variability
  • 4.3. Extreme design conditions
  • 4.4. Power matrices and power curves
  • 4.5. Annual energy production estimate
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 5

Uncertainty, reporting and practical case

  • 5.1. Sources of uncertainty
  • 5.2. IEC technical standards and guidance
  • 5.3. Site selection
  • 5.4. Structure of the resource report
  • 5.5. Practical case: resource assessment of a real site
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
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Duration and format of the Ocean Energy Resource Assessment Course

It is 300 hours. Tell us how many you can study each week and we will tell you when you will really finish.

4 h30 h
With 12 h per week
6
months to finish
25 weeks
weeks in total

This is the pace at which most students finish. It fits well with the installment plan.

Faculty

Academic leadership and faculty

The Navalis teaching team: working professionals who teach and supervise the programs.

Dra. Marina AlcoverDr. Marina AlcoverAcademic Director and Head of Quality Assurance
Ing. Diego CifuentesEng. Diego CifuentesSenior Lecturer in Naval Welding and Non-Destructive Testing; Head of QA/QC for Welded Joints
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)Capt. Javier Abaroa (MCA)Senior Lecturer in Ship Handling, Electronic Navigation (ECDIS/Radar/ARPA) and GMDSS; STCW Compliance and Bridge Resource Management Coordinator
Dr. Pau FerrerDr. Pau FerrerSenior Lecturer in Naval Architecture and Simulation; Director of the Hydrodynamics and CFD Laboratory
Dra. Nuria LlobregatDr. Nuria LlobregatSenior Lecturer in Marine Meteorology, SAR and Operational Safety; Navigation Risk Management Coordinator
Ing. Javier BañulsEng. Javier BañulsSenior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, Automation and ETO Engineering; Electronic Integration and Engine Alarms Coordinator
Ing. Sofía MarquinaEng. Sofía MarquinaSenior Lecturer in Materials, Composites and Corrosion Protection; Coordinator of the Advanced Paints and Coatings Line
Ing. Tomás RieraEng. Tomás RieraSenior Lecturer in Propulsion, Alternative Energy and Hybrid Systems; Energy Performance and Vibration Coordinator
Objectives

Objectives of the Ocean Energy Resource Assessment Course

01Distinguish the ocean energy resources.
02Obtain metocean data.
03Validate resource data.
04Characterize the resource.
05Estimate energy production.
06Prepare the resource report.
Careers

Career opportunities after the Ocean Energy Resource Assessment Course

01Marine energy resource analystdevelopers and engineering firms.
02Metocean data techniciantechnology centers and consultancies.
03Site selection consultantearly-stage project studies.
04Energy planning officerpublic administrations.
Frequently asked questions

Questions about the Ocean Energy Resource Assessment Course

Offshore wind, waves, tidal currents and the ocean thermal gradient, each with its own data sources, models and power calculations.

Yes. You use open data from buoys, satellites, reanalyses and services such as Copernicus.

It is not essential. The course uses accessible tools and provides example scripts for those who want to go further.

Yes. The resource is combined with power curves or power matrices to estimate a device's annual energy production.

You assess the energy resource of a real site and write the corresponding resource report, including its uncertainties.

The course is taught online and comprises 300 hours of study across 5 modules of about 60 hours each and ends with an applied practical case.

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Entry requirements
  • Profile: aimed at energy engineers and technicians working on marine renewable projects, graduates in marine sciences, physics or geography who want to apply their training to energy, analysts at developers and consultancies who assess sites, public officials who plan zones for marine renewables and researchers working with ocean data. A technical background or professional experience in the energy or maritime sector is recommended.
  • Language: sufficient command of English to follow the classes and the technical documentation.
  • Technical resources: a computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a camera for live sessions and project presentations.
  • Admission: enrollment is open all year round; online application, review of your profile and a short interview with the academic team.
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