What is PlemCat CALL FOR INTEREST all about?
- Accessing Mediterranean testing infrastructure for floating wind technologies components and systems.
- Testing from early-stage validation to full-scale offshore deployment in a real operational environment.
- Benefiting from grid connection monitoring data laboratory access and logistics coordination.
- Applying on a rolling basis with support from IREC and the PlemCat technical team.
PlemCat invites technology developers, manufacturers and research institutions to apply for access to the platform’s offshore and onshore testing infrastructure. The platform is designed to accommodate projects at any stage of development, from early-stage component testing (TRL 3) through to full-scale prototype deployment and pre-commercial validation (TRL 9).
With three available floating berths, a dedicated 66 kV grid connection, an environmental monitoring buoy and dedicated port logistics support, PlemCat offers a complete and fully operational testing environment. No other comparable facility exists in the Mediterranean Sea.
The call is open on a rolling basis. Applicants are invited to submit an expression of interest at any time. Evaluation is carried out by the PlemCat technical committee in coordination with IREC and the relevant authorities.
Who can apply?
PlemCat is open to a wide range of stakeholders involved in offshore energy innovation. It targets technology developers, manufacturers, research organisations and service providers seeking to test, validate and scale their solutions in real operating conditions, fostering collaboration across industry and research.
Floating wind technology developers and original equipment manufacturers.
Operations and Maintenance (O&M;) service providers seeking offshore validation.
Consortia combining industrial and research partners.
Digital system and data analytics companies with offshore applications.
Component manufacturers (substructures, moorings, anchors, electrical systems, sensors).
Universities and technology centres with applied research projects.
Companies developing complementary marine energy technologies (wave, tidal, hybrid).
What does PlemCat provide?
PlemCat offers a unique offshore testing environment supported by advanced infrastructure and services. It enables full-scale validation, access to real-time data and environmental monitoring, as well as grid connection and operational support, facilitating the development and deployment of innovative marine energy technologies.
Reserved offshore berth with full 66 kV grid connection.
Onshore technical laboratory access for component testing.
Dedicated port and logistics coordination for assembly, pre-installation and maintenance operations.
Support for European and national research funding applications.
Environmental monitoring data from the offshore buoy (meteo-oceanographic, biodiversity, avifauna).
Operations and Maintenance (O&M;) infrastructure: protocols, vessels and safety frameworks.
Technical and regulatory guidance from IREC specialists.
Expression of interest
To submit an expression of interest, please complete the online form. For further information, contact us directly at plemcat@irec.cat.
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PlemCat is promoted by IREC (Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya) under the mandate of the Generalitat de Catalunya and with co-funding from MITECO/IDAE (Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico) through the RENMARINAS DEMOS programme and the Next Generation EU instrument. The platform operates under a broad collaborative framework involving universities, technology centres and private companies from Catalonia and beyond.