What Projects are Eligible?
The main focus of the programme is on stimulating the development and deployment of Ocean Energy (OE) devices and systems. As such, the emphasis is on industry-led projects for the following types of activities:
- Industry-led projects to develop and test wave and tidal energy capture devices and systems;
- Independent monitoring of projects/technologies;
- Industry-led R&D aimed at the integration of ocean energy into the electricity market and the national electricity grid (and network);
- Data monitoring, forecasting, communications and control of OE systems;
- Specific industry-led research projects which will be carried out by research centres, third level institutions and centres of excellence with a high level of expertise in the relevant area;
How to apply for funding
A call is open for Expressions of Interest and Applications for the Prototype Development Fund. It is recommended that applicants first respond to the call for Expressions of Interest outlining their proposal as per the guidance, following this an application can be made using the guide and form.
Expression of Interest
For full details please click here to download the OEDU Expression of Interest (pdf)
Application Guide & Form
Click here to download the Application Guide (pdf)
Click here to download the Application Form (doc)
It is recommended that interested applicants familiarise themselves with, and apply the following practices and protocols:
Companies/Organisations Supported
On the 5th November 2009 the OEDU announced a commitment to provide €4.3 million in funding to 10 Irish companies developing ocean energy technologies. The 10 companies were:
| Company | Project |
| Key Engineering Services Ltd | Industry led feasibility study of wave energy device |
| Cyan Technologies Ltd | Concept Testing of the CyanWave Novel Wave Energy Converter |
| Technology from Ideas Ltd | TFI Wave Protector |
| Waveberg Ireland | Extended Tank Testing of the Waveberg 1:32 scale model |
| Ocean Energy Ltd | OE Buoy Research Project, Phase 3b, Finalisation of Research and Testing of Current Prototype (Quarter Scale) |
| OpenHydro Group Ltd | Design & Development of 16m Open-Centre Turbine System |
| Martin Houston and Sons Ltd | Houston Wave Energy Converter Proof of Concept Study |
| Wavebob Ltd | Wavebob ADM3 and ADM4 staged and combined wave-to-wire wave energy conversion demonstrated with linear generation power take-off (PTO) |
| Sea Power Ltd | Development of C pump |
| Marine Renewables Industry Association Ltd | Provision of a policy framework for Marine Renewables/ Ocean Energy (Wave and Tide) |
| Jospa Ltd | Phase 1 - Validation Model and Concept Testing |
Prior to the establishment of the Ocean Energy Development Unit, SEAI had funded the 5 following ocean energy technology developers:
- Wavebob
- Ocean Energy Buoy
- Open Hydro
- AquaBuoy
- McCabe Wave Pump
For further information please click here
Useful links:
http://www.iea-oceans.org
http://hmrc.ucc.ie/index.html
http://www.marine.ie/home/OceanEnergy.htm
