Projects

MAESHA: Demonstration of Smart and Flexible Solutions for a Decarbonised Energy Future in Mayotte and other European Islands

With the objective of decarbonising the energy systems of the geographical islands, MAESHA will deploy the necessary energy flexibility, storage and management solutions for a high penetration of renewable energies. State-of-the-art technical systems will be developed and installed, supported by effective modelling tools and adapted local markets and business frameworks. A community-based approach will be

MUSICA: Multiple-use-of Space for Island Clean Autonomy

MUSICA’s overall objective is to accelerate the roadmap for commercialisation of its Multi-Use Platform (MUP) and Multi-Use Space Combination (MUS) for the small island market, and to de-risk future operators and investors, by validating TRL7 and providing real plans to move to mass market commercialisation. The MUSICA solution will be a one-stop-shop for decarbonisation for

REMAR: Opportunities for the Integration of Ocean Energy into Ibero-American Electricity Grids

The CYTED REMAR NETWORK (opportunities for integration of SEA energies in Ibero-American electricity grids) is an interdisciplinary network that includes experts in marine energies, but also in electricity grid analysis, power electronics and storage systems.

SATURN: Solutions @ Underwater Radiated Noise

The SATURN consortium brings together leading experts in bioacoustics, population biology, marine mammal, fish and invertebrate biology, marine architecture and engineering, maritime transport, maritime policy, stakeholder involvement and science communication.

ILIAD: Integrated Digital Framework for Comprehensive Maritime Data and Information Services

ILIAD builds on the assets resulting from two decades of investment in blue economy policy and infrastructure and aims to establish an interoperable, data-intensive and cost-effective Digital Twin of the Oceans (DTO). It leverages the explosion of new data provided by many different Earth sources, advanced computing infrastructures (cloud computing, HPC, Internet of Things, Big

MINKE: Metrology for Integrated Marine Management and Knowledge-Transfer Network

MINKE will integrate the main European research infrastructures in marine metrology, to coordinate their use and development and to propose an innovative “oceanographic data quality” framework for the different European actors in charge of monitoring and managing marine ecosystems. MINKE proposes a new vision in the design of marine monitoring networks, considering two dimensions of

SECURE: Sustainable Careers for Researcher Empowerment

The Sustainable Careers for Researcher Empowerment (SECURE) project will develop coordination and support measures to create, trial, implement, and mainstream a common Research Career Framework that offers a suite of options to support organisations in the recruitment, employment, training, development, progression, and mobility of researchers with the aim of improving research careers and reducing career

WINBLUE: Women in the Blue Economy

The WINBLUE project aims to accelerate the empowerment of women in the blue economy by facilitating their participation in five sectors focused on the conservation and sustainable use of aquatic resources: Circular blue bioeconomy and biotechnology; Aquaculture and fisheries; Marine renewable energy; Sustainable coastal tourism; Cutting-edge enabling technology to protect and restore marine ecosystems. The

Mission Atlantic: Towards the Sustainable Development of the Atlantic Ocean: Mapping and Assessing the present and future status of Atlantic marine ecosystems under the influence of climate change and exploitation

In support of the Belem declaration, Mission Atlantic has brought together scientists, managers and stakeholders from Brazil, South Africa, North America and the EU to address the question “How do drivers of change (climate and social development) and other pressures (exploitation, pollution and acidification) impact Atlantic Ocean ecosystems (past, present and future) and alter the

OPUS

The Open and Universal Science (OPUS) project develops coordination and support measures to reform the assessment of research and researchers at Research Performing Organisations (RPOs) and Research Funding Organisations (RFOs) towards a system that incentivises and rewards researchers to take up Open Science practices. OPUS will develop a set of interventions for Open Science toward

BiodivRestore: Promoting & implementing joint programming to reinforce transnational research for the conservation and restoration of degraded ecosystems and their biodiversity, including a focus on aquatic systems

Many European and global ecosystems are suffering from degradation of terrestrial, aquatic and transitional ecosystems with negative impacts on biodiversity and human livelihoods. In this context, research actions are needed to ensure the protection and/or restoration of ecosystems and their biodiversity, while meeting the socio-economic, political and cultural needs of present and future generations. Through

AIRE: Advanced study of the atmospheric flow Integrating REal climate conditions to enhance wind farm and wind turbine power production and increase components durability

To deliver the future needed renewable energy capacity, wind farm developers will have to use larger turbines, at higher altitudes, explore novel geographical regions and offshore sites. Currently, wind turbines and wind farms are designed and operated considering “just” wind conditions. Consequently, the models do not take into account the physics and aerodynamics of atmospheric

WHEEL

The overall objective of the WHEEL project is to fully demonstrate and bring to a precommercial Technology Readiness Level (TRL) a revolutionary floating wind technology excellently suited for deep water locations, effective industrialization strategies, breakthrough cost reduction and minimized carbon footprint. This shall enable a radical step forward for LCoE reduction, whilst also addressing scalability, harbour infrastructure suitability and availability, and the sustainability & circularity of floating offshore wind.

Development and demonstration needed to reach the pursued TRL will be achieved through the design, installation, certification and testing of a fully operative 6MW Pilot unit. It will be installed in a deep-water location in the PLOCAN testing area.

The WHEEL project pulls together a Consortium of renowned European companies and research institutions such as PLOCAN, with extensive experience and a spearhead position in the renewables and marine industry.

AQUARIUS

AQUARIUS will provide a highly comprehensive suite of integrated research infrastructures appropriate to addressing significant challenges for the long-term sustainability of our unique oceans, seas and freshwater ecosystems. For the first time, diverse research infrastructures will be combined to facilitate the work of researchers and key stakeholders focused on challenges and opportunities for both marine