Search the EPA Research Database
Project Search Result
Project Code [RDD01197]
This information is correct as of today and is updated from time to time by the EPA to reflect changes in the management of the project. Please check back regularly for updates.
Project title
Leveraging Ocean Power Assessments for Research, Development, & Sustainability (LeOPARDS)
Primary Funding Agency
Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
Lead Organisation
TechWorks Marine
Lead Applicant
Not listed
Project Abstract
Due to Ireland�s geography and climate, there is enormous potential to harness abundant energy to power homes and businesses from our oceans. Electricity can be generated from the ocean itself through wave and tidal generation, or from the complex environment above
the ocean through offshore wind generation. Ocean energy, or ocean power, is most easily described through wave power � as the behaviour of waves on the ocean surface can give detailed information of the energy contained in the body of water, but also the wind behaviour above the surface too. As wave power can be efficiently modelled, our Partnership will develop a wave model capable of predicting wave behaviour anywhere in our oceans, encouraging companies to commit to building these projects in Ireland - to benefit Ireland.
Grant Approved
�719,949.00
Research Hub
Climate Change
Research Theme
3. Climate Solutions, Transition Management and Opportunities
Initial Projected Completion Date
31/12/2027