SEAI -Lir-NOTF ORE Industry Access Programme Open Now

Do you have an offshore renewable energy concept ready for scaled physical testing or numerical modelling?

Applications are now invited for laboratory testing or numerical modelling of offshore renewable energy (ORE) technologies. This includes Wave, Wind, Tidal and Floating Solar technologies. Successful applicants must be able to provide a physical model for testing or information required for numerical modelling.

Successful applicants will be given free access to one of the following facilities in Lir-NOTF. 

  • Deep Ocean Basin
  • Ocean Basin
  • Wave and Current Flume
  • Wave Watch Flume
  • Electrical laboratory/Energy Laboratory
  • Numerical Modelling

Further information and application forms available at www.lir-notf.com (Funding opportunities – Lir National Ocean Test Facility)

CALL REMAINS OPEN UNTIL 18:00 on 9 th May 2025

All applicants must directly contact the Lir-NOTF facility coordinator, Dr. Milad Zabihi (m.zabihi@ucc.ie), in advance of submitting an application.

Funding source
SEAI
Timeline
Deadline: 9th May 2025, @ 18:00