Latest Developments in Marine Renewable Energy Projects at SmartBay

Explore the latest projects and developments in marine renewable energy testing, including the deployment of wave-activated sensor power technology, national infrastructure access programs, and advancements in biofouling characterization and alternative materials for deployment at SmartBay Ireland. Stay informed about the innovative collaborations and research initiatives shaping the future of marine energy technologies.

• Marine renewable energy
• SmartBay Ireland
• Wave-activated sensor power
• Biofouling characterization
• Alternative materials

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1. SmartBay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site John Breslin, General Manager

2. 2016 in Review

3. SmartBay Ireland Restructuring

4. Successfully Deployed October 2016

5. SeaPower Project Irish Supply Chain Involvement 1.5 M Project funded by SEAI Supported by LiR, Marine Institute and SmartBay Ireland and a National and local supply chain

6. National Infrastructure Access Programme 2017 9 projects awarded 6 Higher Education Institutes 6 SMEs

7. Wave Activated Sensor Power (WASP) The Centre for Renewable Energy at Dundalk IT are working with OCES Ltd, an industry partner, to develop a low-cost wave- powered sensor buoy Based on oscillating water column technology Uses air pressure in the column to measure parameters of the sea-state spectrum Initial stage of project uses SmartBay facilities to confirm the measurement process in a real world environment where wave conditions are known First deployment to use modified off-the-shelf buoy Later stages to focus on low power data transmission, wave energy conversion and buoy design

8. Characterising biofouling and biocorrosion on deployment mooring elastomers and springs and review of alternative materials for deployment Characterisation of biofouling occurrence on elastomers and metal springs currently in use Testing of new materials of interest to Technology From Ideas as well as DCU materials for anticorrosion and antifouling in panels in SmartBay Assessment of biofouling on new materials All materials and inert and non toxic

9. In case there is any doubt about Biofouling impacts! Initial Installation 18 months later

10. Health Safety Environmental & Quality Management System Revised system developed and implemented in Q3 2016 to reflect changes to SmartBay structure, activities and personnel This positive result demonstrates the commitment from the integrated SmartBay team to delivering a quality service, with minimal impact on the environment and providing a safe working environment to all staff and clients. Accreditation Awarded December 2015 External Surveillance Audit November 2016 External Surveillance Audit November 2017 Recertification Audit 2018

12. Ocean Energy Potential Pipeline Projects BluWind CalWave Marine Power Systems Blue Ocean Monitoring SeaEnergies WavePower