The U.S. Testing Expertise and Access to Marine Energy Research (TEAMER) program has selected 14 marine energy projects to receive testing and technical support as part of its third call for applications.
The 14 projects, announced on 9 July 2021, will be granted access to numerical modeling, laboratory or bench testing, and tank/flume testing and expertise within the growing TEAMER facility network .
Selected applicants, along with the supporting facility, will now proceed to submitting their completed test plans, which is a requirement before assistance activities can begin.
TEAMER program managers said the next the next call for applications in will be announced in August.
Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy and directed by the Pacific Ocean Energy Trust, TEAMER accelerates the viability of marine renewables by providing access to the nation’s best facilities and expertise to solve critical challenges, build knowledge, foster innovation, and drive commercialization.
The following projects were selected for support:
In March 2021, TEAMER selected 23 marine energy projects to receive support as a result of the second call for projects, adding to the 16 companies and organizations which received testing support back in 2020.