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PLOTEC: PLOCAN Testbed Optimised Floating Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Platform

The project aims to demonstrate an ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) platform that converts solar heat stored in the oceans into reliable, cost-effective energy. It utilizes circular materials, advanced computational modeling, and floating platforms. Economic, social, and environmental impacts are assessed, with advancements transferable to other renewable energies and marine engineering.

The overall objective for the project is to achieve a successful demonstration of the novel designs and materials for an ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) platform capable of converting solar heat energy stored in the oceans surrounding the Overseas Countries and Territories of the EU, Small Islands and Developing States, and the Asian and African continent into reliable, baseload power with an economical cost model. The following objectives have been identified:

Technical Specification: Design prototype components using circular materials and computational Modelling tools (Predictive Modelling tools developed and/or refined)
Research Material Properties
Build and Installation of Demonstrator: Floating Platform & testing in controlled and real- world settings
Econometric, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments

This project marries both technical advancements in marine engineering and new materials and computational modelling enabling lower CAPEX expenditure for Marine Offshore OTEC. These engineering and materials gains are transferable to other renewable energies and their offshore installations, as well as more generally for marine engineering needs. Social, Environmental and Economic impacts are taken account of in this proposal and are the key mechanism for knowledge creation and dissemination.

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Program and Call for proposals

Call: HORIZON-CL5-2021-D3-03 / Topic: HORIZON-CL5-2021-D3-03-10: Innovative foundations, floating substructures and connection systems for floating PV and ocean energy devices