Project Details

Description

The LOTUS-PTO project proposes to explore the novel technology of laser surface texturing to decrease biofouling and enhance tribological performance of critical components in wave and tidal energy such as the PTO (power take-off) systems
AcronymLOTUS-PTO
StatusActive
Effective start/end date01/12/202530/11/2028

Collaborative partners

  • RISE Research Institutes of Sweden (lead)
  • Bionic Surface Technologies GMBH
  • National Research Council of Italy
  • University of Gothenburg
  • OE Systems AB
  • ORPC Ireland
  • Polytechnic University of Bari
  • VGA s.r.l.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 14 - Life Below Water

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