OES Annual Report 2012 - Ocean Energy Systems
OES Annual Report 2012 - Ocean Energy Systems OES Annual Report 2012 - Ocean Energy Systems
9 02 / REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2.2 / EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS The Executive Committee (ExCo) is the decision-making body of OES and meets twice a year to discuss its work programme and share information among members. In 2012, ExCo meetings were held in Daejeon, Korea (17 – 18 May 2012) and in Aalborg, Denmark (22 – 23 October 2012). Where possible, the ExCo tries to offer hosting opportunities to all members and to time and locate its meetings to coincide with major international ocean energy conferences. 22nd ExCo meeting 17 – 18 May 2012, Daejeon, Korea This meeting was hosted by MOERI and the Delegate member from Korea, Dr. Keyyong Hong, was the local organiser of the meeting. The meeting was attended by 22 participants (delegates and guests). A technical tour to Uldolmok tidal current pilot plant was organized on the 19 May for the ExCo delegates. The delegates were are also invited to attend the OCEANS’12 Conference and Exhibition that was held in Yeosu, Republic of Korea, and to present their national activities on a special session on the 23 May. 23rd ExCo meeting 22 – 23 October 2012, Aalborg, Denmark This meeting was hosted by the Danish Energy Agency and the Delegate member from Denmark, Dr. Kim Nielsen, was the local organiser of the meeting. The meeting was attended by 29 participants (delegates, observers and guests). Singapore attended the meeting as Observer for the first time. The ExCo elected officers through 2013-2014: Mr. José Luis Villate (Spanish delegate) as Chairman and Mr. Eoin Sweeney (Irish delegate) and Mr. Michael Reed (USA delegate) appointed as Vice-Chairs. At the end of the first day meeting, the participants visited the tank testing facilities at Aalborg University. Further, a site visit to Wave Star and DanWEC in Hanstholm was organized for 24 October. COUNTRY 22 nd ExCo Meeting 23 rd ExCo Meeting Australia Belgium Canada China Denmark Germany Ireland Italy Japan Korea Mexico New Zealand Norway Portugal South Africa Spain Sweden UK USA Observers √ √ √ √ A √ √ A √ √ √ √ √ A √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ A √ √ √ A √ √ A √ √ √ √ Singapore The Netherlands European Comission Legend: A = apologies TABLE 1: Attendance at 2012 Executive Committee Meetings
10 2.3 / WORK PROGRAMME & MANAGEMENT The collaborative research carried out by the OES ExCo is structured in Annexes (Research Projects) and Activities to the Work Programme. With the exception of Annex I (Dissemination & Communication), which is mandatory, membership of Annexes is voluntary and participation is by both cost-sharing and tasksharing. Shorter projects or “Activities” are usually financed by the Agreement Common Fund, while the “Projects”, with typical durations of 2 to 3 years may have specific budget, managed by an Operating Agent (OA), to which only participants in the Project contribute. During 2012, Phase II of the ‘International Vision for Ocean Energy’ was supported by the Common Fund. Annexes II and III were completed in 2011. Annex IV entered its final year and Annex V was finally commissioned this year. Further details on active projects and activities are given in Section 3 and the completed projects are summarised in Appendix 4. WORK PROGRAMME Annexes 1ST TERM 2ND TERM 3RD TERM 2002 - 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 I. Review, Exchange and Dissemination of Information on Ocean Energy Systems OA: Ana Brito e Melo, Wave Energy Centre - PORTUGAL II. Development of Recommended Practices for Testing and Evaluating Ocean Energy Systems OA: Kim Nielsen, Ramboll – Denmark III. Integration of Ocean Energy Plants into Distribution and Transmission Electrical Grids OA: Gouri Bhuyan, Powertech Labs - Canada concluded concluded IV. Assessment of Environmental Effects and Monitoring Efforts for Ocean Wave, Tidal and Current Energy Systems OA: Michael Reed, Department of Energy - USA V. The Exchange and Assessment of Ocean Energy Device Project Information and Experience OA: Michael Reed, Department of Energy - USA TABLE 2: OES Research Projects (status: Dec. 2012) The ExCo is presently developing a number of new proposals for new projects and activities on topics of common interest to participants. Contracting Parties pay an annual membership fee to the Agreement Common Fund, which covers administrative expenses incurred in connection with the ExCo, including the expenses of the Operating Agent for the Annex I on Dissemination Activities. The present membership subscription fee is €7,000, which has been held steady for 3 years. The ExCo elects a Chair and two Vice-Chairs, who serve a 2-year term. Together with the Secretary, who is the only paid member of the ExCo, the Chair and Vice-Chairs form the Cabinet, which manages the dayto-day decision-making to implement the annual work programme and Agreement Common Fund budget approved by the ExCo. The Cabinet also has a leading role in representing the IA at IEA meetings and workshops and making presentations at international conferences. ANNUAL REPORT 2012
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2.3 / WORK PROGRAMME & MANAGEMENT<br />
The collaborative research carried out by the <strong>OES</strong> ExCo is structured in Annexes (Research Projects) and<br />
Activities to the Work Programme. With the exception of Annex I (Dissemination & Communication), which<br />
is mandatory, membership of Annexes is voluntary and participation is by both cost-sharing and tasksharing.<br />
Shorter projects or “Activities” are usually financed by the Agreement Common Fund, while the<br />
“Projects”, with typical durations of 2 to 3 years may have specific budget, managed by an Operating<br />
Agent (OA), to which only participants in the Project contribute.<br />
During <strong>2012</strong>, Phase II of the ‘International Vision for <strong>Ocean</strong> <strong>Energy</strong>’ was supported by the Common Fund.<br />
Annexes II and III were completed in 2011. Annex IV entered its final year and Annex V was finally<br />
commissioned this year.<br />
Further details on active projects and activities are given in Section 3 and the completed projects are<br />
summarised in Appendix 4.<br />
WORK PROGRAMME<br />
Annexes<br />
1ST TERM<br />
2ND TERM<br />
3RD TERM<br />
2002 - 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 <strong>2012</strong> 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017<br />
I. Review, Exchange and<br />
Dissemination of Information on<br />
<strong>Ocean</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
OA: Ana Brito e Melo, Wave <strong>Energy</strong><br />
Centre - PORTUGAL<br />
II. Development of Recommended<br />
Practices for Testing and Evaluating<br />
<strong>Ocean</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
OA: Kim Nielsen, Ramboll – Denmark<br />
III. Integration of <strong>Ocean</strong> <strong>Energy</strong><br />
Plants into Distribution and<br />
Transmission Electrical Grids<br />
OA: Gouri Bhuyan, Powertech<br />
Labs - Canada<br />
concluded<br />
concluded<br />
IV. Assessment of Environmental<br />
Effects and Monitoring Efforts for<br />
<strong>Ocean</strong> Wave, Tidal and Current<br />
<strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
OA: Michael Reed, Department<br />
of <strong>Energy</strong> - USA<br />
V. The Exchange and Assessment<br />
of <strong>Ocean</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> Device Project<br />
Information and Experience<br />
OA: Michael Reed, Department<br />
of <strong>Energy</strong> - USA<br />
TABLE 2: <strong>OES</strong> Research Projects (status: Dec. <strong>2012</strong>)<br />
The ExCo is presently developing a number of new proposals for new projects and activities on topics of<br />
common interest to participants.<br />
Contracting Parties pay an annual membership fee to the Agreement Common Fund, which covers<br />
administrative expenses incurred in connection with the ExCo, including the expenses of the Operating<br />
Agent for the Annex I on Dissemination Activities. The present membership subscription fee is €7,000,<br />
which has been held steady for 3 years.<br />
The ExCo elects a Chair and two Vice-Chairs, who serve a 2-year term. Together with the Secretary, who is<br />
the only paid member of the ExCo, the Chair and Vice-Chairs form the Cabinet, which manages the dayto-day<br />
decision-making to implement the annual work programme and Agreement Common Fund budget<br />
approved by the ExCo. The Cabinet also has a leading role in representing the IA at IEA meetings and<br />
workshops and making presentations at international conferences.<br />
ANNUAL<br />
REPORT <strong>2012</strong>