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Project Purpose

The Testing Expertise and Access for Marine Energy Research (TEAMER) program aims to accelerate the viability of marine renewables by providing access to the United States’ best facilities and expertise in order to solve challenges, build knowledge, foster innovation, and drive commercialization.

Project Description

The TEAMER program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and directed by the Pacific Ocean Energy Trust (POET), provides marine energy developers and researchers access to the nation’s best facilities and expertise. Between 2020 and 2023, TEAMER plans to distribute approximately $13 million through its periodic competitive funding opportunities (known as Request for Technical Support, RFTS) to support marine energy testing and development projects.

TEAMER is supported by the TEAMER Facility Network, which is comprised of the national labs, private research institutions, and universities approved to provide testing or expertise to TEAMER applicants. 

POET is supported by the TEAMER Technical Board, which includes representatives from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, University of Washington, Oregon State University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Florida Atlantic University, and University of Hawaii.

Project Methods

TEAMER RFTS calls occur 2-3 times per year (roughly every 4-6 months) with an emphasis on rapid implementation and shared results. Applicants may apply for TEAMER support under the following categories:

  • Numerical Modelling and Analysis
  • Laboratory/Bench Testing
  • Tank/Flume Testing
  • Field Testing

Applicants are required to consult with their preferred facilities prior to applying for TEAMER support. All applications are independently reviewed to assess technical feasibility, impact, and relevance. Following approval, selected applicants work with their facilities to create and execute a detailed test plan. Within 60 days of the completion of their activity, Technical Support Recipients are then required to complete a series of post access requirements, including completing a Post Access Report and uploading relevant data and information to the PRIMRE Knowledge Hubs.

Key Findings/Applications

Since launching in 2020, TEAMER has supported:

Over the next few years, TEAMER aims to continue providing access to world-class testing infrastructure and expertise, as well as implementing consistent testing protocols for use in the Facility Network and creating a repository of marine energy performance data that will serve the industry as a whole.

As Technical Support Recipients' project reports and related materials become available, they will be added to the table below. 

This table lists documents associated with the TEAMER project, including reports written by the project team, links to relevant data or modeling codes, and papers that have used the project outputs or are closely associated with them. To find additional datasets and documents that look at the environmental perspective of this work, explore the TEAMER page on PRIMRE.
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Title Author Date Content Type Technology Stressor Receptor
Environmental Information for Siting and Operation of Floating Tidal Turbines in U.S. Waters Copping, A., Garavelli, L., Overhus, D. Report Marine Energy, Tidal Collision, Displacement, EMF, Entanglement, Habitat Change, Noise Birds, Seabirds, Fish, Marine Mammals
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