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TU Braunschweig Leads €4M COIN Project to Advance Wave Energy to TRL 5

The COIN project tackles significant challenges in wave energy. With a €4 million budget, it aims to advance marine energy technologies to TRL 5 in just 48 months.

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TU Braunschweig Leads €4M COIN Project to Advance Wave Energy to TRL 5

The Technical University of Braunschweig is leading the COIN project, which responds to the Horizon Europe call for 'Critical Technologies for Future Ocean Energy Parks'. This €4 million project aims to tackle significant technical and economic challenges in wave energy, with a goal to advance marine energy technologies to TRL 5 within 48 months.

Dr. Christian Windt, project coordinator at TU Braunschweig, acknowledged the substantial hurdles facing wave energy, stating that COIN aims to enhance the reliability, availability, and maintainability of wave energy converters. The project seeks to reduce the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) by up to 30%, thereby strengthening Europe's leading position in the marine energy sector.

COIN will deliver three key innovations to achieve these goals. Firstly, it will develop a novel connection system for moorings to improve the reliability and lifespan of wave energy farms. Secondly, an AI-driven real-time wave forecasting system will be created to optimize energy production. Lastly, a digital twin-based framework for condition monitoring will ensure the sustainability and efficiency of future wave energy parks. The project will use the CETO wave energy converter, developed by Carnegie Technologies, as a reference for demonstration and validation.

The COIN project, commencing on November 1, 2025, and supported by the European Commission, brings together nine leading European organizations. By addressing the challenges in wave energy, COIN contributes to the goals of the SET Plan and the European Green Deal, supporting a more sustainable, secure, and competitive energy supply in the EU.

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