An international Evaluation and Guidance Framework for Ocean Energy Technology

• Clarity in the expectations from different stakeholders during each stage of development, bringing clearer communication
• Consistency in the use of terminology, and the process to evaluate technology, ensuring a level playing field
• Stakeholders working together to build confidence and transparency in the sector
• Efficient decision-making processes promoting direction of funding to the technologies with highest chances of commercial success
• Technology development processes consistent across the world, leading to more international collaboration more globally transferrable technology