The application of innovative marine modelling and observation research to help industry exploit wave energy extraction of West Coast Ireland
This project aims to develop high resolution, accurate maps of wave and tidal stream energy resources off the west coast of Ireland
Project Insights
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€199,445
Total Project Costs -
2 yr
Project Duration -
2015
Year Funded
Project Description
Irish waters have one of the richest and most accessible marine renewable energy resources in the world. In this project surface currents and gravity waves and interactions between them will be investigated using the state-of-the-art numerical ocean-wave modelling system in conjunction with field measurements obtained from the most advanced and unique CODAR radar technology and wave buoys. Integration of model results and CODAR data will provide high resolution, high accurate maps of wave and tidal stream energy resources off the west coast of Ireland, including the site of the first Irish wave energy farm, ESB's WestWave project.
Project Details
Total Project Cost: €199,445
Funding Agency: Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)
Year Funded: 2015
Lead Organisation: National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG)