The EU Marinet2 project has awarded 36 offshore renewable energy developers total funds of €1.2 million for testing technology under its latest funding call.
The third round has granted over 650 days of testing time, bringing the total time allocated by MaRINET2 test centres to more than 1700 days.
“Projects from 14 EU countries, as well as Australia, Canada, Norway and the US have been able to accelerate the development of their technology at testing facilities across Europe,” Marinet2 said.
Marinet2’s fourth call for applications will open on 15 August 2019.
An open call for virtual access to data sets and a free-of-charge training programme are also available through the project.
For details on eligibility criteria, how to apply, can be found here.
Co-ordinator Jimmy Murphy said: “I am delighted that in just two years, Marinet2 has been able to offer such a high level of support to so many technology developers.
Not only is Europe the global frontrunner in ocean and offshore renewables, but our test facilities are also second-to-none.”
Since 2017, the project has awarded €3.5 million in free testing access to almost 100 users in wave, tidal and offshore wind projects heading towards commercialisation, including Flemish wave energy developer Laminaria (pictured).