FAU's Center for Ocean Energy Technology at SeaTech - Institute for Ocean & Systems
Engineering in the College of Engineering & Computer Science, provides a nucleus of core capabilities
that is needed to propel the research, development and commercialization of viable ocean energy
technologies. The unifying role of the Center bridges concept and commercial implementation through a
broad range of unique, enabling, and accessible knowledge and physical assets. The Center's expertise
includes ocean engineering, material science, marine biology, physical oceanography, hydrogen engineering,
environmental science, ocean operations and policy. The Center will also possess and operate a wide range
of assets, including a permanent offshore instrument testing and evaluation range, research vessels,
laboratories and fabrication facilities.
Scientific, research and engineering efforts are aimed at discovering, investigating, and refining enabling
technologies to develop and create affordable and viable new energy technologies and products. Areas of
focus include ocean current and thermal systems, cold, deep ocean water-based air-conditioning, underwater
hydrogen generation and storage, and environmental impact and mitigation. Working with industrial partners
and FAU's established technology transfer program, the Center's technology and products will be transferred
to establish and maintain a seed industry, thereby establishing and growing a Florida-based ocean energy
industry. Simultaneously, the strong academic environment and substantial hands-on testing facility provides
the backbone to develop the workforce necessary to establish and grow an ocean energy industry.