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Project Code [21/FFP-P/10065]

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Project title

Simultaneous stabilization and wave energy harvesting for a floating offshore wind/wave platform

Primary Funding Agency

Science Foundation Ireland

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

Maynooth University (NUIM)

Lead Applicant

n/a

Project Abstract

Energy from renewable sources in Ireland has expanded by 8.9% in 2020. Nevertheless, Ireland has failed to meet the EU's 2020 renewable energy overall target. The total share of renewable energy was 13.5% against the target of 16%. A potential path to achieve this target is to explore hybrid production of energy. In this project, a revolutionary new design of stable and smaller wind/wave platforms is investigated to reduce cost and variability of electrical energy produced.

Grant Approved

�587,975.18

Research Hub

n/a

Research Theme

Climate Solutions, Transition Management and Opportunities

Start Date

12/01/2022

Initial Projected Completion Date

30/11/2026