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SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AT SEA


Test Site Skagerrak is a test and demonstration area for sustainable marine and maritime innovation who want to establish a partnership between technology developers, suppliers, research and public activities


RARE OPPORTUNITIES The easily accessible waters around Lysekil and Orust offer testing opportunities in mild climates in regard to waves and currents which, compared to other international test sites, is rare. The conditions around Skagerrak are attractive for testing of components and systems, energy technology for areas with lower energy flows and scale prototypes for areas with high energy flows.


FACILITIES Islandsberg is a site which has been continuously developed since 2004 for experiments on renewable electricity from waves and environmental studies and provides a depth of 25-30 metres, a flat sandy bottom, marine switchgear (AC/ DC/AC) connected to the power grid, power cables, net and single cables, camera surveillance, wave measurement as well as a measuring station on land. Test areas include strength, survivability, renewable energy production and environmental impact.


MARINET 2 Islandsberg is part of the H2020 funded network Marinet 2. Due to this,


the test site is available to developers from all over Europe.


In the vicinity of the test zones there are a number of factors that make it ideal for the development of marine innovations… • Deep-water port with five cranes and a capacity of up to 80 tons


• Proximity to the marine service company for small and large installation and maintenance


• Continuous measurement including wave climate in several locations


• Workshops at the dock for repairs, spare parts, tools and control equipment


• Transport boat out to test beds • Monitoring facilities • Marine instrumentation • Underwater robots work and inspection


• Proximity to qualified research • Residential and office staff for testing


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permission for a single test project, which we as a development company usually cannot afford. With a Swedish test site in place, we would at an early stage at home have the opportunity to test and develop our products and ideas, with all the practical, financial and administrative advantages.”


THE WAY FORWARD Test Site Skagerrak are currently developing partnerships and cooperation with academia and institutions.


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