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Marine Renewable Energy Distribute Research Infrastructure - Implementation Phase

Project description

Distributed research infrastructure for offshore renewable energy

As the global demand for green energy increases, so does the urgency for advanced offshore renewable energy (ORE) technologies such as wind, wave, tidal, and hybrid systems. The EU-funded MARINERG-i project is building a premier distributed research infrastructure (DRI) to fast-track this innovation. By streamlining access to specialised testing facilities and fostering cross-sector collaboration, it provides a support network for industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers alike. It is also addressing the practicalities of long-term sustainability, including establishing a formal legal framework and broadening user engagement. Overall, the project is set to bolster Europe’s role as a global leader in ORE, driving the EU closer to its ambitious climate goals.

Objective

MARINERG-i aims to establish a world-leading Distributed Research Infrastructure (DRI) that accelerates the development of Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) technologies, including wind, wave, tidal, and hybrid systems. As part of Europe’s green and digital transitions, MARINERG-i will streamline access to top-tier test infrastructures, support joint research, and deliver coordinated services to industry, researchers, and policy makers. Having secured a place on the 2021 ESFRI Roadmap and currently completing its Preparatory Phase, MARINERG-i will shortly enter its critical Implementation Phase.

This project will address key challenges often experience by early phase projects including: achieving legal status as an ERIC; completing the operational e-infrastructure; consolidating service offerings; finalising the DRI’s architecture, providing training to RI staff; and expanding both membership and the user community. It will also establish governance and financial systems and seek to reinforce the DRI’s long-term sustainability. MARINERG-i_IMP supports coordinated capacity building, definition of standards and best practices, data management aligned with FAIR principles, and user engagement to maximise uptake and scientific impact. It will also put long-term monitoring mechanisms in place and test and refine operations to ensure impact and maintain quality and standards.

The project brings together Europe’s leading test centres with political backing already attained from 6 Member States and the close engagement of 4 prospective countries. MARINERG-i aims to maintain Europe’s leadership in ORE innovation. By transitioning to full operation, MARINERG-i will provide the integrated, strategic platform needed to accelerate the commercialisation of ORE technologies and support the EU’s climate and energy goals.

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Funding Scheme

HORIZON-CSA - HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

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Call for proposal

(opens in new window) HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01

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Coordinator

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, CORK
Net EU contribution
€ 251 237,50
Address
WESTERN ROAD
T12 YN60 Cork
Ireland
Region
Ireland Southern South-West
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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