4th call now open for free access to MaRINET2 offshore renewables testing

MaRINET2 is a €10.5m Horizon 2020 funded project which supports offshore renewable energy R&D activities. It provides free-of-charge access to a network of 57 world-leading research facilities across Europe, through a series of competitive calls.

A webinar to assist candidates with their application and share updates on the process is scheduled for 28 August.

The first three MaRINET2 calls awarded €3.5 million in free testing access to almost 100 users. The fourth call will facilitate access to testing and research facilities for a new group of offshore renewable energy technology developers. The project’s objective is to accelerate the progress of the European offshore renewables sector towards full-scale industrialisation.

MaRINET2 Project Coordinator, Dr Jimmy Murphy, University College Cork said: “The success of the first three MaRINET2 calls demonstrates the need for a collaborative, transnational approach to the testing and development of offshore renewables. Nearly 100 projects have already benefitted from access to test centres so far, and we are confident that this support is a driving force in the advancement of the technology in Europe.”

Christophe Maisondieu, MaRINET2 Access Coordinator, Ifremer added: “Each of the MaRINET2 facilities has something to offer technology developers looking to take their devices or components to the next level. The strength of this project is the broad range of expertise and equipment on offer, and the opportunity to learn from partners in other countries.”

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, available testing infrastructure etc. please visit the MaRINET2 website: www.marinet2.eu
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement number 731084.