Future Ocean Renewable
Energy System Technologies

FOREST is a three-year Horizon Europe project led by the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) that aims to set new global standards for durability, reliability, and efficiency in ocean energy systems. With partners from the UK, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and France, FOREST will develop and test next-generation subsea cables, quick connection systems, and digital monitoring platforms enhanced with artificial intelligence.

These innovations will be validated at EMEC’s world-renowned wave and tidal test sites in Orkney, working alongside leading marine energy developers. By tackling technical, environmental, and economic barriers, FOREST will improve the performance and sustainability of ocean energy arrays, reduce operational costs, and strengthen investor confidence, helping accelerate the global deployment of ocean energy and Europe’s transition to a net-zero future.