SWIM
Modeling
Offshore renewable energy
Solar and wind energy in the Belgian marine zone
SWiM - Solar and WInd energy in the Belgian Marine zone
November 2024 - October 2026
Summary
The aim of SWiM is to conduct research on the combination of marine technologies in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Belgium, in particular to integrate Offshore Floating Photovoltaics (OFPV) in wind farms. The six partners of SWiM will model the performance as a function of environmental variables, assess the limits to electricity generation imposed by the cables to shore, work out criteria for the mooring and anchoring, define rules for the placement and evaluate potential environmental impacts. Workshops with stakeholders will be held to derive policy advice.
Team members involved
ECOMOD tasks and responsabilities
Work Package 4: Environmental aspects (ECOMOD leader)
- Task 4.1. Physiological process rates of biofoling communities (MARECO)
- Task 4.2. Impact of anchoring systems
- Task 4.3. Regional impact of biofouling ecological processes
Partners
- KULeuven
- IMEC
- Universiteit Hasselt
- RBINS
- De Blauwe Cluster
- Laborelec
Funding and contract
This project is funded by the FPS Economy (Energy Transition Fund)