Celebrating the second year's result

Project partners looking at the newly developed in-line coating application chamber at Geico, Italy

Main Outputs

Environmentally Friendly Paint for Medium‑Voltage Cables Developed a sustainable easy-to-clean coating for medium‑voltage cables (MVC), currently undergoing real‑sea testing.

Innovative In‑Line Antifouling Coating Application Chamber Designed and implemented a novel in‑line paint application and curing chamber. This solution significantly reduces curing time and enables large‑scale cable production.

Process Flowchart for In‑Situ Coating Application Produced a complete process flow diagram detailing surface preparation and antifouling coating application for in‑situ operations.

Prototype Cleaning Robot for Cable Maintenance Created the initial design and print of a purpose‑built cleaning robot for subsea cable maintenance. Prototype development is ongoing.

Smart Cables with Integrated Fiber-Optic Technology Developed advanced cable systems equipped with fiber‑optic sensors for real‑time environmental monitoring. The Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) system is operational at the Experimental Marine Station in the Port of Genoa, Italy.

State‑of‑the‑Art Global Cable Modelling Completed large‑scale cable modelling using the FRyDoM simulation framework.

Scientific Dissemination and Public Outreach Published seven peer‑reviewed scientific articles, contributed to a major international conference, and participated in multiple workshops and dissemination events. The project is also featured in the book Storie dalla rete scientifica.

This project website has been updated and also the project's LinkedIn page.

Key Outcomes

Improved Cable Reliability & Lower Maintenance Costs Innovations achieved within the project support an estimated 10% reduction in Levelized Cost of Energy (LCoE) through improved cable performance and simplified maintenance.

Real‑World Validation of New Technologies Field testing in real marine environments has strengthened confidence in the adoption of advanced cable designs and monitoring systems for offshore renewable energy applications.

Strong Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement Effective communication and dissemination activities have helped promote project results and foster engagement across industry, research, and policy stakeholders.

Impact

Accelerating Europe’s Clean Energy Transition The project contributes to the EU’s renewable energy goals by delivering innovative, cost‑efficient, and environmentally sustainable solutions for offshore infrastructure.

Lower Environmental Footprint & Increased Circularity New materials, coatings, and maintenance concepts help reduce ecological impact and support more circular approaches throughout the cable lifecycle.

Strengthened Industry–Academia Collaboration The project has enhanced cooperation among research institutions, industrial partners, and stakeholders, advancing the development of next‑generation offshore renewable energy technologies.