It's been a great edition of #EWTEC2023! More than 300 experts have brilliantly discussed the present and future of wave and tidal energy from a perspective of innovation and respect for the planet. We are deeply grateful to the city of #Bilbao, that has welcomed us so warmly.💙

⚓️The perfect finale to #EWTEC2023! Our conference attendees soaked in the beauty of Bilbao during a delightful sailing trip through the picturesque estuary! Hope you all had an amazing time! 🛥️​☀️​ @ewtec

🛥 What a joyful time at yesterday’s technical visit to @bimep_sa , an infrastructure for testing prototypes of ocean energy collectors and auxiliary equipment on the open sea. It is located in front of the coast of Armintza. (Biscay). #EWTEC2023 @EWTEC

As #EWTEC2023 comes to an end, we'd like to express our deepest gratitude to all attendees, speakers, and organizers! The closing ceremony featured inspiring speeches from the leaders of upcoming wave and tidal energy conferences across the globe! #RenewableEnergy 👋​🌊​ @EWTEC

We will see you in two years at #EWTEC2025, which will be hosted by the Instituto Superior Técnico (part of Lisbon University @ULisboa_ ) and will take place in Madeira, Portugal! 🏝️​ See you there! 🙌

🎥​Exciting news! Jesús M. Blanco, Chair of #EWTEC2023, took the spotlight on @eitbNoticias to shed light on Euskadi's unparalleled wave and tidal energy infrastructure, supported by @bimep_sa (Biscay Marine Energy Platform) and unique in Europe! 🌊​​✨ ​qrcd.org/3dgK

Our deepest gratitude to @safewaveproject and @SupergenORE for their generous sponsorship of #EWTEC2023! Your support has empowered us to bring together experts from all over the world in the pursuit of renewable energy solutions! Here’s to a brighter, greener future! 🌊🌏 @ewtec

Finally, congratulations to the talented research authors whose work was selected for the International Marine Energy Journal! ​ ​Last night, under the leadership of Prof. AbuBakr Bahaj we celebrated their outstanding contributions to this inspiring field! 🌊 ✨​ @marine_journal

Silver award🥈: “Misled by Betz and Unseady Flow: Review on Turbine Arrays Falsely Deemed Optimal”, by Peter F. Pelz, Jan Lemmer, and Christian B. Schmitz Technische (@TUDarmstadt, Germany)! ​📚​​💡 @marine_journal @ewtec

Bronze award🥉​: “Efficiency Analysis of Cycloidal Wave Energy Convertor Under Real-Time Dynamic Control Using a 3D Radiation Model”, by A.Mohtat, C.Fagley, K.C.Chitale and S.G.Siegel (@AtargisEnergy)! ✨​@marine_journal @ewtec

Celebrating a legacy of dedication! 🌟 At the gala dinner of #EWTEC2023, we paid a heartfelt tribute to Professor António Falcão from Instituto Superior Técnico (@ULisboa_) for his unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions to @ewtec over the years. Thank you! 🙌

Last night, we also awarded the Instituto Superior Técnico, as part of the University of Lisbon @ULisboa_, for hosting the next #EWTEC2025 Conference in Madeira! ✨​ Professor Luis Gato was honored to take the stage to receive the prize! 🏆​ ​ @EWTEC

At last night’s gala dinner, we also honored @tecnalia for their outstanding efforts to organize #EWTEC2023 and boost research in green energy and sustainability. José Luis Villate (Renewable Energy and Thermal Efficiency Director) received the prize on the company’s behalf!🌊​🍃

Eider Robles (Scientific Director at Joint Research Lab on Offshore Renewable Energy), from @tecnalia and @upvehu, had the opportunity to hand over this trophy! 🏆​ #EWTEC2023 @ewtec

Applauding commitment and vision! 👏 @upvehu, a pivotal organizer of #EWTEC2023, was honored with a special prize for their exceptional contributions. Professor Jesus M. Blanco received the award on their behalf, presented by Eider Robles from @tecnalia and UPV/EHU!🎖️​@ewtec

🌟What a special atmosphere at the #EWTEC2023 gala dinner! The beauty of the Bilbao Guggenheim Museum atrium and Basque folklore blend magically tonight. The attendees are really enjoying it! @EWTEC