Project to Advance Ocean Renewables Launches in Orkney
The European Marine Energy Centre has launched a project to increase the advancement of ocean renewable energy systems.
The FOREST (Future Ocean Renewable Energy System Technologies) project is funded with a grant from the European Commission for €4m (£3.5m). It brings together partners from the UK, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden to drive advancements in subsea components and digital technologies in the sector of ocean renewables, like wave energy devices.
"This project and its investment in advancing cutting-edge subsea technologies will help to catalyse the advancement of the renewable marine energy sector," said energy secretary Gillian Martin.
Author's summary: EMEC launches FOREST project to advance ocean renewables.