2nd Generation of design tools for ocean energy devices and arrays

Development and deployment

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Domaine de recherche :
Énergie
Type de financement :
H2020
Type d'instrument :
Innovation Action
Budget indicatif :
between EUR 5 to 7 million
Budget total :
7M€
Code de l'appel : LCE-16-2017
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The challenge is to develop and demonstrate new advanced tools based on the first experiences of ocean energy arrays. Enabling technical risk reduction and attracting investors for future innovative array designs.

Scope:

Design tools for array of wave and tidal energy converters have been developed. Single devices have already been deployed and the first arrays are planned for 2016 onwards. Based on the experience with the first ocean energy arrays the design tools can be developed further and a 2nd generation of advanced tools is foreseen which will have a significant positive effect on future devices and arrays. The impact of design on energy yield, survivability and O&M as well as environmental impacts should be taken into account. These tools should facilitate a significant increase in reliability, survivability, performance improvement and cost reduction of devices and arrays.