Propelling the Maturation of Marine Renewable Energy Technology Through a Transatlantic Collaboration to Develop a Resource to Wire Modelling and Simulation Framework

Marine renewable energy (MRE) has the potential to play a transformative role in the global transition to clean energy, with Canada uniquely positioned to benefit from its vast ocean resources. However, MRE technologies remain in the early stages of development, requiring significant innovation to become commercially viable. This project aims to accelerate MRE advancement by enhancing the Ocean Engineering Toolbox (OET)—a fully open-source software platform designed to model and simulate wave and tidal energy systems. By providing researchers and engineers with an accessible, medium-fidelity numerical tool, the OET will enable more efficient technology design, reduce reliance on costly physical testing, and accelerate innovation in the field.

Through a collaboration between the University of New Brunswick, Queen’s University Belfast, and Maynooth University, this project will bring together leading international experts to develop and refine the OET’s capabilities in advanced control strategies and tidal energy system modeling. By fostering international collaboration and advancing cutting-edge simulation tools, this initiative will contribute to unlocking the immense power of Canada’s marine resources, helping drive the country toward a net-zero future while positioning it as a global leader in MRE innovation.

Faculty Supervisor:

Kush Bubbar

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Partner:

Queen’s University Belfast

Discipline:

Engineering

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Education

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University of New Brunswick

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