Introductory Course on Wave Energy within the DesaLIFE Project

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Introductory Course on Wave Energy within the DesaLIFE Project

The School of Industrial and Civil Engineering (EIIC) at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) has opened registration for the course “Introduction to Wave Energy: From the Wave Resource to Wave Energy Converters”, organized within the framework of the DesaLIFE project, co-funded by the European Union through the LIFE Programme.

The course will provide participants with an introduction to the fundamentals of wave energy, covering everything from the assessment of the wave resource to the technologies used to harness its power. Participants will learn how ocean waves can be analyzed and transformed into usable energy through different wave energy conversion systems. The programme also includes data analysis and practical exercises using MATLAB, and no prior specialist knowledge is required.

This training activity contributes to one of DesaLIFE’s key objectives: promoting knowledge transfer and strengthening technical capacity in the fields of marine renewable energy and sustainable water production.

DesaLIFE is demonstrating an innovative offshore desalination technology powered exclusively by wave energy, aiming to reduce energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and land use associated with conventional desalination systems.

Course Information

Title: Introduction to Wave Energy: From the Wave Resource to Wave Energy Converters

Dates: 16–26 November 2026

Location: Room B005, School of Industrial and Civil Engineering (EIIC), ULPGC

Duration: 26 hours

Language: English

Registration fee: Free of charge

Registration deadline: 12 November 2026

Academic recognition: 1 elective ECTS credit certified by the EIIC.

For more information and registration details, visit the course webpage.

Registration closes on 12 November!

About DesaLIFE

DesaLIFE is a European project cofunded by the LIFE Programme that aims to demonstrate the technical, environmental, and economic viability of an innovative offshore desalination system powered directly by wave energy. The project is being developed on the north coast of Gran Canaria and seeks to contribute to the decarbonisation of the water sector in islands and coastal regions facing water scarcity challenges.By integrating renewable marine energy with freshwater production, DesaLIFE supports the transition towards a more sustainable, resilient, and climate-neutral future.

This course is offered as part of the DesaLIFE project, cofunded by the European Union through the LIFE Programme. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor CINEA can be held responsible for them.