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Marine Renewable Energy
Infrastructure Analysis
The Research Prioritisation Action Plan for Marine Renewable Energy (Area J) contains 5 key
objectives. Objective 4 relates to infrastructure, specifically:
“To ensure that an adequate infrastructure/ecosystem is managed, developed and
future needs identified in order to support research across the development
spectrum from early stage research to full scale deployment, aligned to the needs
of each category of ocean energy technology, engineering materials and ICT in the
marine environment.”
The specific actions identified in the action plan:
J4.1 - Conduct a mapping and gap analysis of research infrastructure for marine renewable
energy, including access procedures.
J4.2a - Identify and explore options available to ensure on-going, adequate support for the full
range of infrastructure required to enable this Priority Area, enabling world class development,
commercialisation and deployment of Marine Renewable Energy devices, systems and related
ICT. Determine the facilities required to enable research into all key MRE system elements ranging from heavy mechanical engineering and electrical power systems to marine operations
and ICT systems.
J4.2b - Ensure appropriate mechanisms are in place to facilitate access by HEI/ industry
researchers to research infrastructure.
J4.3 - Within the policies/strategies for strategic infrastructure, identify the measures including
grid, shipping and port infrastructure necessary to support MRE research, development and
deployment.
J4.4 - Explore further the potential for interconnection between RoI, NI, Scotland and France to
accommodate offshore renewable energy, as identified in the ‘ISLES’ (EU INTERREG) project.
This report assesses the current state of infrastructure related to Marine Renewable Energy as
identified in the Action Plan. It leverages a number of studies and policy documents which have
been published in recent years.
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Research Infrastructure for device development:
The development of ocean energy devices and the associated support systems is dependent of
the availability of suitable infrastructure. The type of infrastructure required depends on the
stage of development of the technology. Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) help to define the
stage of development.
The progression of the development from idea to full scale deployment of marine renewable
energy devices requires the availability of testing facilities at different scales. At present, parts of
this development path require developers to visit the UK or France’s facilities. Equivalent
facilities are being built in Ireland to fulfil this requirement. However, the networks with these
countries will remain. Different scales require varied testing facilities, as demonstrated in Table 1
below.
TRL
Description
0
Idea
1
Basic
Research
Detail
R&D,D,D
Marine Renewable Energy Example
Infrastructure
Unproven concept, no
testing has been
performed.
Research
Ideas
N/A
Principles postulated and
observed but no
experimental proof
available. - Configuration
Described.
Research
Basic principles defined: Type of technology:
attenuator or point absorber or oscillating water
column, etc. Power take-off system
Mooring/foundation type
Purpose(s) of technology identified: Electricity
generation, water desalination, pumping, etc.
N/A
Outcome: Concept sketch with annotations and
device description.
Spend: €1,000 – €250,000
2
Technology
Formulation
Concept and application
have been formulated. Technology Development
Stream Initiated.
Research
First consideration of: Principal dimensions and
main components. Target water depth and wave
resource requirements. Power production
performance, Survivability, manufacturability,
deployability. Access for maintenance, operability
and decommissioning.
Modelling
capabilities
Outcome: Concept configuration drawings and
report. Performance estimates and cost
calculations.
Spend: €10,000 – €50,000
3
Applied
Research
First laboratory tests
completed; proof of
concept. - Initial Product
Verification.
Research
Performance testing: Tank testing physical models
in various appropriately- scaled wave conditions at
1:25 – 1:100 scale, Numerical simulation modelling
Survivability testing
Outcome: System definition, initial survivability
result, power matrix, Numerical model,
construction cost targets.
1:30 Sacle tank
testing - HMRC,
Beaufort, UCC
Spend: €200k – €500k
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4
Small-Scale
Prototype
In a laboratory
environment (ugly
prototype).
Development
Further Performance Testing: Tank testing
physical models at increased scale, 1:25 or greater,
Numerical simulation modelling, Much more
detailed survivability testing Manufacturability
assessment, PTO and power train definition,
System breakdown and high level, definition of
subsystems.
Outcomes: Significant development of TRL3
outcomes. System control strategy. SCADA,
control and instrumentation requirements defined.
Health and safety and maintenance issues
considered. Array schematic and business model
project based on latest CAPEX, OPEX and power
production estimates
1:15 Scale tank
testing - Beaufort
Research (UCC),
Nantes (France)
Spend: €0.5 – 1.0m, 9 to 12 months
5
Large-Scale
Prototype
Tested in intended
environment.
Development
1:4 Scale Tank
testing - Galway Bay
Test Site.
6
Prototype
System
Tested in intended
environment close to
expected performance.
Demonstrati
on
1:1 Scale Testing EMEC (Scotland)
7
Demonstrat
ion System
Operating in operational
environment at precommercial scale.
Demonstrati
on
1:1 Scale Testing Belmullet test site
8
First
Commercial
System
Manufacturing issues
solved.
Demonstrati
on
WestWave, Co.
Clare.
9
Full
Commercial
Application
Technology available for
consumers.
Deployment
Table 1 – TRLs related to Marine Renewable Energy development.
Access procedures:
Access to facilities is managed through the EU FP7 “TWENTIES” Project co-ordinated by UCC.
Marine Infrastructure Analysis:
A number of studies have been carried out to understand the current state of related
infrastructure in Ireland. These include recommendations made in the Governments Offshore
Renewable Energy Development Plan, SEAIs Supply Chain Opportunity Study, a Ports and
Shipping Study, and the Eirgrid Offshore Wind Grid study. These reports are detailed below.
A template for tracking the current state of infrastructure and associated activities is provided in
Appendix IV.
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2014 – Ireland’s Sustainable Energy Supply Chain Opportunity
SEAI, in partnership with IDA and Enterprise Ireland, carried out a study of the supply chain for
various sustainable energy technologies. It includes analysis of Offshore Wind energy, Wave
Energy, and Electricity Transmission Grid. The full report can be found at the link.
http://www.seai.ie/Publications/Statistics_Publications/Energy_Modelling_Group_Publications/Ireland%
E2%80%99s-Sustainable-Energy-Supply-Chain-Opportunity.pdf
Details can be found in Appendix I.
2014 - Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan, DCENR
The Government re-iterated its commitment to the development of Marine Renewable Energy
through its OREDP, published in 2014.
“The overarching objective of the
Government’s energy policy is to ensure
secure and sustainable supplies of
competitively priced energy to all
consumers. The development of Ireland’s
renewable energy resources is critical for
the achievement of each element of this
objective. Cost-effective harnessing of the
potential of the clean, sustainable,
indigenous, renewable energy resources
that Ireland is fortunate to have in
abundance, is crucial to reducing our
dependence on expensive fossil fuel
imports, improving our national competitiveness over time, reducing harmful emissions and
delivering growth and jobs in the green economy. These objectives are fully aligned with those of
EU energy policy, reflecting the common challenges faced by Ireland, and our partners in Europe,
in decarbonising our energy systems and creating a sustainable and competitive EU internal
market for energy.”
The plan states that “Development of our offshore renewable energy resource will require
investment in both Ireland’s grid and ports infrastructure” – See Appendix II for details.
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2014 – “Maritime Infrastructure Development Priorities to Support Ireland’s Future Ocean
Energy Industry” - Marine Renewable Energy Association
The Marine Renewables Industry Association recommends, in summary, that:
1. The State invests in a mobile offshore platform to build up experience and
understanding of the capacity of such vessels to make up any short-term
shortfall in port facilities to support ocean energy developments. It could
also aid the installation of early demonstration arrays. Such a mobile
platform could be powered by an ocean energy device. It could be acquired
second-hand and used for several purposes besides ocean energy such as
fisheries research, marine science etc.
2. The provision of suitable vessels to support ocean energy should be left to
the private market place where capable local companies would welcome
new business opportunities. However, the Irish Maritime Development
Office should actively monitor the situation and communicate any specific
needs e.g. incentives to the Ocean Renewable Energy Steering Group.
3. Steps are taken as soon as possible to undertake all necessary planning to
provide at least minimum facilities (200m quay, heavy-loading laydown area,
etc) to support ocean energy at a port location in Mayo. The Association is
conscious of the need to avoid raising expectations and to avoid land
speculation. It must be emphasised that this recommendation is made in a
measured fashion and it is made only in light of the particularly long leadtime typically encountered in port developments. It represents a ‘hedge’ on
future port needs.
4. A review of ports policy, specifically in regard to the marine renewables
industry, takes place no later than 2020. At that stage, issues such as market
access for marine renewables electricity, and the likely pace of development
of wave energy technology should be a great deal clearer than at present
while offshore wind developments may be in early prospect off the west
coast. This review should be a ‘whole of Government’ exercise, perhaps
conducted under the auspices of the recently established Ocean Renewable
Energy Steering Group.
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2011 - Assessment of the Irish Ports & Shipping Requirements for the Marine
Renewable Energy Industry – Marine Institute and SEAI
http://www.seai.ie/Renewables/Energy_Research_Portal/National-EnergyResearch/Marine_Renewable_Energy/Marine-Publications/Shipping-and-Ports-Requirements.pdf
This study of Ireland’s shipping and ports infrastructure
begins by establishing the geographical distribution of
ocean renewable energy around the Irish coast. This is
necessary to determine the appropriate port resources
needed for developments at the various coastal
locations. In general it is established that the east
coast is best placed to support fixed offshore wind and
tidal installations, whereas the south and west coasts
are best placed to support wave, fixed and floating
wind installations. In terms of shipping, the study
assesses the vessel type and the numbers required for
various deployment scenarios for marine renewable
energy in Ireland, under the heading of Offshore Wind,
using an example of the fleet deployed during the
installation of the Thanet offshore windfarm in UK
waters. It is shown that an assorted fleet of up to 35
specialised vessels is necessary for this scale of deployment. The status of Irish vessel owners
with respect to marine renewable energy developments and their capability to provide
appropriate vessels is then established. Four significant ship-owning companies are operating in
Ireland, based in Wicklow, Waterford, Cork and Killybegs.
The study identifies a spatial framework of first-phase port locations for wind, wave and tidal
developments. It is established that the development of the offshore renewable energy industry
is an economic growth opportunity that can bring benefits to many areas of Ireland. To take this
opportunity there is a need to bring forward a first phase of port locations that establish a
competitive position for Ireland in this market. As the industry develops, and builds on existing
strengths, a wider range of locations will play important roles. The total capital expenditure for
offshore wind projects for developing 30GW of offshore wind in the UK alone is estimated to be
between €88bn and €102bn. The initial focus on a first phase of locations will complement other
actions drawing on Ireland’s energy and engineering experience that would ensure that Ireland
may also benefit from this European opportunity. The development of appropriate locations is
critical to Ireland becoming a base for construction and assembly of wind turbines and marine
devices. Suitable locations are also required to grasp the opportunity to develop operations and
maintenance hubs for offshore wind and wave farms both in the Irish Sea and off the Atlantic
coast of Ireland.
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2011 – Offshore Wind Study
SEAI/Garrad Hassan Study
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) appointed GL Garrad Hassan (GLGH) to
undertake an assessment of the industrial development potential of offshore wind in Ireland.
The assessment is intended to assist SEAI and the Government of Ireland in analysing and
developing targets, programmes and policies to develop Ireland’s offshore wind energy
resources.
The scope of work covered three broad areas; the current situation for offshore wind in Ireland,
a review of international technology and supply trends in the industry, and scenario modelling to
analyse the industrial development potential associated with varying degrees of future offshore
wind deployment activity in Irish waters.
2011 – Eirgrid Offshore Grid Study
Analysis of the offshore electrical grid requirements to facilitate the deployment of marine
renewable energy.
http://www.seai.ie/Renewables/Energy_Research_Portal/National-EnergyResearch/Marine_Renewable_Energy/Marine-Publications/Eirgrid-Offshore-Grid-Study-2011.pdf
2009 - ENGINEERING & SPECIALIST SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OE SECTOR
http://www.seai.ie/Renewables/Energy_Research_Portal/National-EnergyResearch/Marine_Renewable_Energy/Marine-Publications/Marine-Engineering-and-Specialist-Support2009.pdf
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APPENDIX I
Supply Chain Study – Offshore Wind Energy
2011 Assessment of the Irish Ports & Shipping Requirements for the Marine Renewable Energy Industry
http://www.seai.ie/Renewables/Energy_Research_Portal/National-Energy-Research/Marine_Renewable_Energy/MarinePublications/Shipping-and-Ports-Requirements.pdf
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APPENDIX II
OREDP Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (OREDP), 2014
http://www.seai.ie/Renewables/Energy_Research_Portal/National-Energy-Research/Marine_Renewable_Energy/OREDP-2014.pdf
Extract related to Grid and Ports Infrastructure:
Infrastructure
Development of our offshore renewable energy resource will
require investment in both Ireland’s grid and ports infrastructure.
Grid
Grid investment will cover reinforcement of the onshore grid,
ensuring the overall grid is capable of handling increasing
amounts of variable renewable generation, and ultimately
development of an offshore grid. Ireland, working closely with
Northern Ireland, is at the forefront of EU Member States in
progressing the network development and system operation
tools necessary to accommodate very high levels of renewable
energy in our Single Electricity Market (SEM). There is also a high level of involvement in regional
and EU grid development initiatives, signalling the importance of developing the grid to ensure
the realisation of a pan-European energy market that facilitates the realisation of the potential
of sustainable renewable energy, including that from offshore sources.
The overarching aim of Eirgrid’s Grid 25 plan is to ensure that the supply of electricity to all
consumers in Ireland, both domestic and commercial, is secure and reliable in the long term,
while also allowing the integration of increasing amounts of instantaneous renewable
generation. Consisting of over 150 individual projects, Grid 25 will see the upgrading of 2,200
kilometres of existing transmission lines and the building of 1,050 kilometres of new
transmission lines, doubling the current size of Ireland’s electricity grid. In addition, there is now
over 2,100 MW of renewable generation installed in Ireland. With renewable generation
capacity set to reach in the region of 4,000 MW to deliver 40% of electricity from renewable
sources in Ireland by 2020, managing such a large amount of variable generation on a small
island system presents a unique set of operational challenges. The DS3 programme has been
established by EirGrid and the System Operator for Northern Ireland (SONI) to develop system
operations solutions to ensure the secure and safe operation of the all island power system as
we move towards progressively higher levels of variable renewable penetration.
In tandem with the work to plan for the future development and operation of Ireland’s
electricity grid, and in order to develop a strategic understanding of the future network
requirements of offshore renewable energy, EirGrid undertook an Offshore Grid Study, the first
part of which was published in 2011. Key findings of the study were that an offshore network
should be meshed (as opposed to a radial approach connecting individual offshore generators to
the onshore grid) and, to ensure cost effectiveness, developed incrementally in a way that would
be symbiotic with the onshore grid and in line with Grid 25. The study also identified the
potential to use offshore generation points as interconnection points.
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In June 2012 the Irish-Scottish Links on Energy Study (ISLES) reported on the feasibility of
creating an offshore interconnected electricity grid linking the three jurisdictions based on
renewable resources of wind, wave and tidal. The project is firmly grounded in EU energy policy
objectives, in particular, the long term strategic planning necessary to achieve the technological
shift needed to develop the trans-European energy networks required to decarbonise EU energy
systems. The study estimates an initial maximum resource potential of 16.1 GW (12.1 GW wind
and 4 GW of wave and tidal) in the ISLES areas, requiring a capital expenditure in the order of
€6.74 billion to harness it. It also found that, while the technology for an ISLES network is
available, complexity does arise in the range of regulatory regimes across the three jurisdictions.
The next phase of the ISLES project will focus on further analysis of the environmental and
regulatory requirements of a cross-jurisdictional offshore grid.
In May 2013, EU Regulation 347 of 2013 on Guidelines for trans-European Energy Infrastructure,
came into force. Using the criteria set out in the Regulation, an EU list of electricity Projects of
Common Interest (PCI), relating to transmission system development and storage, was
established in October 2013. PCI’s will benefit from accelerated planning processes, cross-border
cost allocation and the opportunity to apply for EU financial assistance under the Connecting
Europe Facility. While no offshore grid projects have been proposed for PCI status for this initial
list, the PCI selection process utilises the on-going work of the North Seas Countries Offshore
Grid Initiative (NSCOGI). The NSCOGI, in which Ireland participates, is charged with evaluating
and facilitating the coordinated development of a possible offshore grid that maximises the
efficient and economic use of renewable energy resources and infrastructure investments. The
next call for PCI proposals under Regulation 347 of 2013 will be held by the European
Commission in 2015.
Ports
The development of offshore renewable energy represents a significant opportunity for our
ports, particularly those along the western seaboard. They will play a crucial role in facilitating
the necessary development of both offshore renewable generation and grid infrastructure,
requiring investment to handle the necessary plant, equipment and cabling, and the associated
shipping during both the construction, and operation and maintenance phases of future
projects. The 2013 National Ports Policy highlights that a number of Ports of National
Significance have completed or commenced port master planning. In addition, as part of the
emerging revised European TEN-T network, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
(DTTAS) is seeking to ensure that a number of port hinterland priorities are included as part of
the proposed “core network”. These priorities encompass both road and rail links. The
development of offshore renewable energy will complement these developments, increasing
tonnage, turnover, profits and employment in key ports.
In addition, in relation to the emerging ocean energy sector, the Irish Maritime Development
Office Report on Irish Ports Offshore Renewable Energy Services, published in 2012, concluded
that the three Ports of National Significance (Tier 1) had the greatest potential in servicing
current and future demand in the offshore renewable energy sector. The report additionally
identified the two Ports of National Significance (Tier 2), as well as Galway Harbour Company
and Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre, as having important potential in terms of servicing future
demand in this sector. National Ports Policy endorses these findings.
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Investment in ports is treated here as infrastructure investment. Investment for the construction
phase is likely to follow the projects, i.e. investment in port facilities required for installation
vessels, workboats and transhipment of major components is not justified until projects
commence. The large UK Round 3 Irish Sea project (4200 MW) is a possible exception: advance
investment in an Irish port might conceivably gain business that would otherwise go to a UK
port. This seems a risky strategy, and detailed investigation would be necessary before
committing significant investment. The same argument applies to port investment for O&M
services: advance investment is unlikely to gain a significant advantage for Irish ports. Service
ports are selected for location and accessibility – after which investment to bring these up to
standard can be made.
4.2 Measures aimed at industry / supply chain development
Three main options have been identified for the involvement of Irish companies in the offshore
wind supply chain:
 Foundation manufacturing, aimed at projects in ROI and western UK waters. Tower
manufacturing could be included.
 A concerted effort from Irish Industrial Development Agencies to promote Irish facilities
to the entire offshore wind supply chain similar to that undertaken by Invest NI and DETI
in the UK could be successful in attracting some supply chain companies to Ireland.
 Vessels for foundation and turbine installation, and turbine repair, again aimed at
projects in ROI and western UK waters. Providing a home and support services for such
vessels may be more attractive than Irish ownership, as owners of fleets tend to have an
advantage.
Foundation and tower manufacturing
A study of the comparative advantages of foundation manufacture in Ireland may be justified.
The Irish Sea is not just separated from the North Sea by distance, it is also characterized by very
demanding seabed conditions – suggesting that there may be an opportunity for an innovative
local solution. Added to this, there are several Irish firms well-placed to play a part in delivery of
some candidate solutions although some industry acquaintance work is needed – perhaps
achievable through a demonstration project programme.
If monopiles are the preferred foundation type, a manufacturing facility may gain some
advantage by also making towers. Such a facility should aim at projects in ROI and western UK
waters. In particular, gaining work from western UK projects prior to 2020 would be an
advantage.
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Vessels for foundation and turbine installation, and turbine repair
The analysis in earlier sections indicates a need for one to three vessels for Irish projects, from
around 2020 onwards. The requirement for UK projects is much greater, and starts earlier, and
should be open to vessels based in Ireland. However, operating such vessels tends to favour
larger organisations operating a fleet, and the large vessel sector in Ireland is weak. On balance,
support measures may best be directed towards support services.
O&M bases
No measures are considered to have value on this front.
Other
As a background activity, regular updating of forecasts for progress of offshore projects in
European waters would be useful for government and industry in Ireland.
4.4 R&D actions aimed at gaining market share
Short-term:
 Foundation demonstration to promote foundations optimised for Irish Sea sites
 Turbine demonstration onshore and offshore, or combined foundation and turbine
demonstration. Turbine and foundation manufacturers are currently looking for sites to
carry out these activities both onshore and offshore
 Investigation of floating turbine demonstration possibilities in the extreme wind and
wave climate off the West coast
 Demand-side system management measures to allow increasing penetration of
renewables into the Irish island system
Long-term:
 Collaborative work with neighbouring nations on interconnection to support the policy
harmonisation and market opening efforts but also to define the optimum topology for
interconnection
 Floating wind R&D, possibly collaborative with other countries sharing same deep water
characteristics e.g. Spain, Norway, Scotland.
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APPENDIX IV
Matrix of Needs for Marine Renewable Energy
Research Theme
Specific Needs
Existing Activities
Devices
Wave tank testing
Ocean Test beds
Performance and Reliability of Devices
Performance Verification:
. Scaling similarities / differences for
devices with moving parts.
. Test Protocols
. Performance metrics (e.g. Yield per
Tonne)
. Strucutral Engineering
Power Take - Off
Grid Interconnection topology
Beaufort Research
AMETS / SmartBay
HMRC, ETCI, NSAI, ESB
HMRC, ETCI, NSAI, ESB
HMRC, ETCI, NSAI, ESB
Ports
Analysis of the ports and
shipping requirements
Eirgrid offshore grid study
Infrastructure
Electrical Grid
Mooring for deep--‐sea installations of
wind, tidal
Power electronics – HVDC converters
Electrical integration of energy from
dispersed & variable sources (wind, wave
etc.)
Integrated Infrastructure
Maritime Transport
Resource
Policy
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HMRC, ETCI, NSAI, ESB
HMRC, ETCI, NSAI, ESB
HMRC, ETCI, NSAI, ESB
HMRC, ETCI, NSAI, ESB
ISLES Project / North Sea Grid
Initiative
HMRC, UCD Mark O'Malley
UCD
Irish Maritime Development
Office
Prediction
Mapping
Understanding deep--‐sea wave, wind
patterns;
Seabed mapping;
ESBi
ESBi
HMRC
Market Development – environmental
impacts, regulations
Underpinning Research
Research in Support of Policy
Collation of Marine socio-economic data
Public perception and acceptance
SEAI, ESB, Marine Institute
GSI
UCC, HMRC, UL
UCC, HMRC, UL
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ICT
Data analytics - wind, wave, smart grid
Reducing cost of offshore wind – remote
monitoring (SCADA) & actuation
Robust, rugged Communications & Sensors
for deployment on devices
Digital design and simulation tools
Subsea and wireless communication
systems
Long range “over the horizon”
communications
Web enabled sensor networks
Satellite to seafloor sensing
Data management systems
GIS
Seabed mapping
Forecast models.
Security and Surveillance
Materials
Materials for wind energy turbines, Wind
turbine blades.
Advanced composite materials to reduce
cost and increase device efficiencies
Environment
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
- OREDP
Environmental monitoring
Commercialisation Manufacturing
Supply Chain analysis
Eirgrid
Siemens, ABB Ireland
TechMarine
IBM, RPS
Irish Naval Service
IBM
MI
Commissioner for Irish Lights
GSI
GSI, MI
MI, HMRC
Port Authorities
DCENR, DOE
EI
Marine Renewables Industry
Association
“Productisation” of research expertise in
HEIs
Interactions Between industry and
environment.
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APPENDIX V
Inventory of Marine Energy Research Projects (2012)
Review of the supply chain needs of Irish ocean energy
SEAGRID: A New Dynamic Modelling Tool for Power System Analysis of Ocean Energy Devices
The nonlinear evolution of phases and energy cascades in discrete wave turbulence systems
West Wave Energy Project -- Pre-Consenting Phase 2011
Blue Power Buoy 1
Parsons Award for Ocean
Wave-Obs: Towards ocean wave energy-potential quantification from a terrestrially-based seismic
observation system
Omey Labs Ltd
Elastomeric Mooring Components for Wave Energy Devices
Marine Renewables Infrastructure Network (MARINET)
CFD Investigation of Marine Current Turbines
Wave energy systems
Ocean Energy Prototype RD&D
OpenHydro Technology Ltd Recovery of 10 metre turbine utilising enhanced recovery approach
Elastomeric Mooring Components for Wave Energy Devices
Simulation of Sea Surface Waves for the Evaluation of Wave Energy Conversion Technologies
MARINA - Reference methods for managing the risks of engineered nanomaterials
Electrical Aspects of Wave Energy Converters (WECs)
Ocean Energy Programme - Cyan Technologies Ltd
OpenHydro Process Value Engineering Analysis and Cost Reduction Redesign of the 16m Tidal
Turbine
EI EU Proposal Supports - Several projects
Ocean Energy Programme - Sea Power Ltd
Validation and development of a wave energy attenuator/amplifier concept
NAVITAS
Ocean Energy Programme
Further 1/50 scale testing and 1/15 scale design and testing of a novel wave energy device - The
Wave Pump
Wave Energy Test Sites Support 2012
Modelling and Observation of Surface Currents in Galway Bay
2012 Sea Power Platform- Power Take Off CPVM (PTO-CPVM) Project:
Acoustic Monitoring for Ocean Energy Devices - Phases1b and 2
Physical Modelling of a Prototype Tidal Flow Accelerator
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