US Department of Energy (DoE) has selected six organizations that will receive $10.5 million to support the design and operation of innovative marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) systems through survivability and reliability-related improvements.
Projects funded under these awards are expected to improve the survivability characteristics and reduce uncertainty regarding installation, operations, and maintenance of MHK systems operating in potentially harsh marine conditions, thus extending their lifespans and ultimately leading to a reduction in the cost of MHK-derived energy, US DoE’s press release reads.
The following three projects are expected to increase the survivability of wave energy converters, addressing the challenges of designing MHK energy systems to operate in the ocean environment for years:
The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories will provide numerical modeling resources and expertise to the projects above, according to DoE.
Three additional projects will seek to reduce uncertainty regarding marine installation, operations, and maintenance (IO&M):
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