Project description DEENESFRITPL New turbine control system to harness the power of tides Tidal power – produced by the surge of ocean waters during the rise and fall of tides – is a major renewable energy source, but the technology is still in its infancy. The EU-funded ELEMENT project will develop a new tidal turbine control system (based on wind turbine technology) to optimise performance and cut the lifetime cost of energy by 17 %. This will make the EU tidal energy sector commercially viable. It will demonstrate a prototype system using onshore bench-testing, tow testing and in-sea deployment at two real tidal sites. A demonstration of subsea and floating devices will also be undertaken. The project will also seek to increase public awareness and support for tidal energy projects. Show the project objective Hide the project objective Objective In the ELEMENT project, a partnership of world-leading academic, industrial and research organisations will develop and validate an innovative tidal turbine control system, using the tidal turbine itself as a sensor, to deliver a step change improvement in the performance of the tidal energy sector. By enhancing an existing tidal turbine controller and combining with a state-of-the-art control technology developed for wind turbines, the ELEMENT project will use behavioural modelling and artificial intelligence to optimise performance and deliver an adaptive control system that will slash the lifetime cost of energy by 17%, driving the EU tidal energy sector to commercial reality.The objective of the project are to: - Optimise the control system of a tidal turbine, using behavioural modelling to reduce predicted loads - Use improved understanding of turbine behaviour to maximise energy yield - Optimise tidal turbine design for world-leading improved performance and reduced cost - Develop and demonstrate adaptable control system technology with a wide range of application - Minimise environmental impacts by integrating environmental monitoring into the control system - Increased resistance to marine environment & extended lifetime of tidal turbines - Maximise shared learning between EU projects - Improve the knowledge base regarding impacts of tidal energy on local communities - Increase public support for tidal energy projectsActivities will include: - Integrating state-of-the-art technology from the tidal and wind energy sectors - Demonstrating a prototype system using onshore bench-testing, tow testing, and in-sea deployment at two real tidal sites - Demonstration on subsea and floating devices, with geared and direct-drive drive trains - Environmental and socioeconomic assessment of tidal energy at a regional, national and EU level - Independent verification of project results - Knowledge Transfer via a targeted communication programme Fields of science natural sciencescomputer and information sciencesartificial intelligenceengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringcontrol systemsengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energywind powerengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensorsengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energyhydroelectricitymarine energytidal energy Keywords Tidal energy tidal power ocean energy Programme(s) H2020-EU.3.3. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Secure, clean and efficient energy Main Programme H2020-EU.3.3.2. - Low-cost, low-carbon energy supply Topic(s) LC-SC3-RES-11-2018 - Developing solutions to reduce the cost and increase performance of renewable technologies Call for proposal H2020-LC-SC3-2018-2019-2020 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-LC-SC3-2018-RES-TwoStages Funding Scheme RIA - Research and Innovation action Coordinator NOVA INNOVATION LTD Net EU contribution € 2 241 262,50 Address 45 timber bush EH6 6QH Edinburgh United Kingdom See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Scotland Eastern Scotland Edinburgh Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 Participants (14) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT United Kingdom Net EU contribution € 457 650,00 Address Offshore house albert street NE24 1LZ Blyth northumberland See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region North East (England) Northumberland and Tyne and Wear Northumberland Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 CHANTIER BRETAGNE SUD France Net EU contribution € 254 225,00 Address Manebraz 56550 Belz See on map Region Bretagne Bretagne Morbihan Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 Third-party Legal entity other than a subcontractor which is affiliated or legally linked to a participant. The entity carries out work under the conditions laid down in the Grant Agreement, supplies goods or provides services for the action, but did not sign the Grant Agreement. A third party abides by the rules applicable to its related participant under the Grant Agreement with regard to eligibility of costs and control of expenditure. GUINARD ENERGIES NOUVELLES France Net EU contribution € 137 825,00 Address 38 rue jim sevellec 29200 Brest See on map Region Bretagne Bretagne Finistère Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 INNOSEA France Net EU contribution € 208 650,00 Address 1 rue de la noe 44321 Nantes See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Pays de la Loire Pays de la Loire Loire-Atlantique Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 WOOD GROUP FRANCE SAS France Net EU contribution € 226 150,00 Address 60 rue de la chaussee d'antin 75009 Paris See on map Region Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 NORTEK AS Norway Net EU contribution € 118 862,50 Address Vangkroken 2 1351 Rud See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Norge Oslo og Viken Viken Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE United Kingdom Net EU contribution € 362 127,50 Address Richmond street 16 G1 1XQ Glasgow See on map Region Scotland West Central Scotland Glasgow City Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 DNV UK LIMITED United Kingdom Net EU contribution € 72 332,50 Address 30 stamford street 4th floor SE1 9LQ London See on map Region London Inner London — East Lewisham and Southwark Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 Third-party Legal entity other than a subcontractor which is affiliated or legally linked to a participant. 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GERMANISCHER LLOYD INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GMBH Germany Net EU contribution € 30 100,00 Address Brooktorkai 18 20457 Hamburg See on map Region Hamburg Hamburg Hamburg Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 AGENCE INTERCOMMUNALE DE DEVELOPPEMENT DES ARRONDISSEMENTS DE TOURNAI D'ATH ET DE COMMUNES AVOISINANTES Belgium Net EU contribution € 250 125,00 Address Quai saint brice 35 7500 Tournai See on map Region Région wallonne Prov. Hainaut Arr. Tournai-Mouscron Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 ASSOCIATION DE PREFIGURATION DE L INSTITUT D'EXCELLENCE DES ENERGIES DECARBONEES (IEED) FRANCE ENERGIES MARINES Participation ended France Net EU contribution € 142 256,46 Address Batiment cap ocean, 525 avenue alexis de rochon 29280 Plouzane See on map Region Bretagne Bretagne Finistère Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 ABB LIMITED United Kingdom Net EU contribution € 229 575,00 Address Daresbury park WA4 4BT Warrington See on map Region North West (England) Merseyside East Merseyside Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 Third-party Legal entity other than a subcontractor which is affiliated or legally linked to a participant. 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ABB OY Finland Net EU contribution € 27 000,00 Address Hiomotie 13 00381 Helsinki See on map Region Manner-Suomi Helsinki-Uusimaa Helsinki-Uusimaa Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 FRANCE ENERGIES MARINES France Net EU contribution € 226 481,04 Address 525 avenue alexis de rochon batiment cap ocean 29280 Plouzane See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. 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