MaRINET2: MARINE RENEWABLE INFRASTRUCTURENETWORK FOR ENHANCING TECHNOLOGIES

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MaRINET2: providing subsidised rates forwind, tidal and subsea testing atOffshore Renewable Energy Catapult

Within these facilities, we have the following assets:

• 50m blade test facility• 1MW powertrain test rig• High voltage electrical networks - for component testing• Materials laboratory• Marine and subea test facility

The support will include access to knowledge and expertise in a range of areas in offshore renewable energy, such as blades, drive trains, marine and subsea, materials and electrical networks.

How to participate in MaRINET2

MaRINET2 is a competitive process for funding that only companies outside of the UK can apply for (to use ORE Catapult’s facilities). The funding call provides a subsidy for facility access costs and some associated site project management staff support. For projects that require additional equipment, incur additional site costs or internal project delivery resource, this will be negotiated on a project by project basis.

More details about MaRINET2 are available on the project website. Please note that all applications must be made through the website:

> www.marinet2.eu

MaRINET2, the Marine Renewables Infrastructure Network, is composed of 39 organisations that collaborate to progress offshore renewable energy technologies in Europe. It aims to accelerate the development of wave, tidal and offshore wind energy technologies and infrastructure by opening up access to 57 test facilities across 13 European countries.

The project is now in its second iteration, and it is supported by the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme.

Led by MaREI, the Centre for Marine and Renewable Energy Ireland at University College Cork, the project provides companies, entrepreneurs, start-ups and researchers with funded access to marine energy experts and the world’s leading offshore energy test facilities. The project will also progress the standardisation of testing in the ocean energy sector.

The first MaRINET phase proved the value of the project during its 4.5 years’ lifespan by providing 700 weeks of access to 178 projects and 800 companies. This second phase will run from 2017 to 2021.

By applying to participate in MaRINET2, successful organisations can benefit from subsidised rental rates* for use of ORE Catapult’s state-of-the-art testing facilities.

ORE Catapult has committed three facilities to the project, each equipped to support the test, development and research of wind, wave and tidal technology.

*Please note each project scope will be negotiated with the client in case of additional fees incurred. This will be outlined in the application process.

It was a valuable experience for Tocardo to test our T2 turbineat the new [ORE Catapult 1MW] test rigand it gave us a lot of information.

– Hans van BreugelChief Operating Officer, Tocardo International BV

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ORE Catapult’s HV Electrical Lab has played a significant role in supporting our development programme, allowing us to better predict the expected lifetime of the power cable, as well as validate and qualify its design. This capability will allow us to move to 66kV inter-array power supply which is a key driver to ensuring future offshore renewable energy development is cost-effective and reliable.

– Jeremy FeatherstoneProduct Development Director, JDR Cables

Facility 1 Facility 3Facility 2

50m blade test

Structural testing of blades, including dynamic and static tests, as well as determination of natural frequencies, modal analysis, post-fatigue and collapse assessments.

Open access and controlled onshore saltwater environment to perform verification activities in both dry and wet conditions.

Marine and subsea

UKAS-accredited high voltage laboratory providing accelerated aging, type testing and fault finding services.

High voltage electrical laboratory

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapulttest facilities available in MaRINET2

Materials laboratory

Materials testing analysis of oil and moisture content, as well as hot set testing, cable dissection and root cause analysis.

1MW powertrain test rig

1MW powertrain test rig supports development and validation of the efficiency and reliability of new sub-megawatt systems and components.

ORE Catapult is the UK’s flagship technology innovation and research centre for offshore wind, wave and tidal energy.

We work closely with partners from across industry and academia, and use our world-leading test and demonstration facilities, to develop new ways of working and prove, de-risk and develop promising new technologies.

This helps to reduce the cost of offshore renewable energy, supporting business growth and delivering UK economic benefit.

We have over 120 staff and our multi-disciplined team of highly qualified engineers and technical specialists have in-depth experience of renewable energy technologies. As a leader in technology and sector development, ORE Catapult provides support and guidance to government departments including the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), and has a formal technology advisory role to The Crown Estate’s Scotland Portfolio for the offshore wind and marine sectors.

In addition, we have regional engagement coordinators who operate in the South West, South Coast, Wales, and East of England.

We have three sites:

Inovo, Glasgow Engineering, programme management, marine projects, bid support services

National Renewable Energy Centre, Blyth Test facilities, research, engineering and training

Fife Renewables Innovation Centre (FRIC), Fife Test asset, engineering, training

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult

James Battensby Technical Bid ManagerT: +44 (0) 1670 543016 | E: james.battensby@ore.catapult.org.uk

Vicky Coy Project ManagerT: +44 (0) 333 004 1430 | E: vicky.coy@ore.catapult.org.uk

To speak with ORE Catapult directly about MaRINET2, please contact:

This project has received fundingfrom the European Union’s Horizon 2020research and innovation programme.

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