DMEC, based in The Hague specialises in offshore renewable energy solutions such as wind, wave and offshore solar power. But with mounting political and budget challenges, the pressure is on to drive public awareness around the Blue Economy and keep the momentum going in this vital area of research.
DMEC is working hard to bring increased value to the offshore renewable energy sector with new applications and research. One such project is DIOMEDEO, funded by the European Space Agency (ESA), in collaboration with EOMAP GmbH & Co. KG (DE), Crestwing (DK) and ORPC (CA/IE). The consortium brings together world-class expertise in EO analytics, offshore renewable energy innovation, and stakeholder engagement. DIOMEDEO uses satellite data to better map the ocean environment, and provides innovators with real, usable data for their offshore renewable energy programmes.
“Interpreting satellite data is notoriously difficult, so DIOMEDEO provides tailored earth observation data for a variety of use cases. For example, a wave energy company looking to find the best place to establish its operations needs an interpretive tool that will provide insights such as the right location and the right weather windows to deliver the best results. DIOMEDEO can gather the data, process it and then bring it together in a single easy-to-use tool.”
Pablo Briggs, Project Manager DMEC
DMEC is a non-profit organisation operating within the ‘Blue Economy’, and its mission is to accelarete offshore renewable energy solutions such as wind, wave and offshore solar power. With mounting political and budget challenges, the pressure is on to drive public awareness around the Blue Economy and keep the momentum going in this vital area of research and to promote nature-positive initiatives that sustain the existing marine environment. DMEC works to advance innovation, support market development and promote policies for offshore renewable energy projects.
The Blue Economy has faced a number of challenges in recent times, with the current US administration pushing back on climate initiatives and blocking progress in renewable energy solutions.
“Looking at the political climate in the US – and even the EU to some extent – there is a lot of push back on some of these offshore projects because they are deemed to be too expensive or not necessary. But the truth is they ARE necessary. We need to start working on them now, because in 20 years it will be too late. We are lucky that there are a lot of people in the Hague and beyond that are ready to fight for these projects and help make them a reality.”
Pablo Briggs, project manager at DMEC.
