IEC TC 114, Marine energy – Wave, tidal and other water current converters, was established in 2007 to develop international, consensus-based standards for the marine energy industry. The largest marine energy companies are represented by over 190 experts from 27 countries on IEC TC 114, which has published over 10 technical specifications for marine renewable energy, including design, resource characterization, acoustic characterization, moorings, and power performance assessment.