The Marine Institute, Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland and Enterprise Ireland support Ocean Energy research in Ireland. There is a range of Irish Universities and Institutes undertaking research projects related to Ocean Energy. Further information on research activities can be accessed in the Marine Research Projects Database.
Ocean Energy Researchers' Workshop 2009
At the Ocean Energy Researchers’ Workshop in October 2009, the National Ocean Energy research priorities were explored. Industry representatives presented their specific requirements and researchers showcased relevant research. The presentations and proceedings are available.
Hydraulics and Maritime Research Centre - UCC
The HMRC is a centre of excellence for Ocean Renewables research. They provide research facilities to developers of ocean energy devices. They offer the only expertise for wave simulation in Ireland, with a Wave Flume and an Ocean Wave Basin. The HMRC was recently awarded funding to upgrade their facilities by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.
Wave Energy Research Team - UL
Through the Marine Robotics Research Centre, the UL Wave Energy Research Team is involved in projects on ocean currents and tidal stream and turbine research.
Wave Energy Research - UCD
The UCD School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering are looking at grid applications and integration of wave energy into the national grid.
Wave Power Research Group - QUB
The Wave Power Research Group in Queen's University Belfast are involved in research in tide and wave power. They worked closely with Marine Current Turbines Ltd. on the deployment of the Sea Gen tidal device in Strangford Lough.
Wave Energy Research - NUI Maynooth
NUI Maynooth website undertake research on hydrodynamic modelling and control technologies associated with wave energy converters.
Wave Energy Research - NUI Galway
The oceanographic modelling team works on numerical modeling projects that have ocean energy applications.