Critical technologies for the future ocean energy farms (HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-02-04)

This funding is for projects that improve performance of and knowledge on ocean energy devices. 

Objectives: 

Results of the project are expected to contribute to all of the following outcomes:

• Increased performance of ocean energy technologies with the focus on sustainability, operation and maintenance of ocean energy devices.
• Improved knowledge on how to operate ocean energy devices, their availability, maintainability, reliability, survivability, and sustainability.
• Reduction of levelised cost of energy (LCOE).

Eligible applicants:

Detailed information on eligible applicants can be found here. 

Budget:

A total of EUR 8.000.000 is allocated to the call HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-02-04 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions. The contribution to the projects is approximately EUR 400.000 (2 grants foreseen).

Duration:

Duration may vary. Please see link for details.

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