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About
MODENERLANDS’25
CA20109 International Conference
Modular Energy Islands for Sustainability and Resilience
September 03-05, 2025 | Figueira-da-Foz, Portugal
About the COST Action
MODENERLANDS focuses on advancing sustainable, modular, and cost-effective Floating Energy Islands to support energy generation from offshore renewable sources. This initiative fosters European R&D collaborations and aims to integrate these islands into future energy infrastructures. Organized into three Working Groups, it addresses resource assessment (WG1), modular platform construction (WG2), and advanced energy storage and transmission (WG3), including Green Hydrogen technologies. MODENERLANDS promotes synergies in research, education, and training, ultimately aiming to deploy resilient energy solutions in deep-sea environments.
About the Conference
The International Conference will mark the conclusion of four years of collaboration and networking supported by the COST Association, taking place on September 03–05, 2025, in Figueira da Foz, Portugal. Modenerlands’25 serves as a vital platform for knowledge dissemination across Europe, aiming to attract leading researchers, scientists, and emerging talents. Their collective expertise and insights will significantly advance the objectives of the Action.
Key Highlights
- Keynote Sessions: Gain insights from leading experts in renewable energy and sustainable development
- Presentations and Panel Discussions: Participate in dynamic, interactive discussions with thought leaders, exploring innovative solutions and addressing pressing issues in sustainability and offshore energy.
- Poster Presentations: Discover cutting-edge research through poster sessions showcasing the work of emerging scientists in floating energy islands and related fields.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, researchers, and industry professionals to foster collaborations within the renewable energy community.
- Technical visit to the Port of Viana do Castelo and the companies based at this location dedicated to the development of offshore renewable energy infrastructures
Who Should Attend?
In addition to COST Action members, the conference welcomes academics, researchers, engineers, architects, and technologists, as well as representatives from R&D institutions, industry, construction companies, component manufacturers, and other related professionals and entrepreneurs.
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Program
Topics
Sustainable Energy and Policy
- Sustainable Energy
- Renewable Energy
- European Green Deal
- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Sustainable Energy Investment
- Sustainable Energy resources assessment
- Climate change adaptation
- Alternative sustainable energy systems
Offshore Wind and Floating Energy Systems
- Offshore Wind Energy
- Wind turbines
- Floating Wind Turbines
- Offshore wind power
- Floating offshore Energy Islands
- Modular offshore floating platforms
- Floating systems technology
- Wind/wave/current structural interaction
Energy Islands and Infrastructure Development
- Energy Islands
- Sustainable Energy Islands
- Floating Energy Islands
- Sustainable Energy Infrastructure
- Sustainable Energy generating capacity
- Future Energy Needs
- Sustainable energy technology
Technology, Innovation, and Design for Wind Energy
- Innovative design for Wind Energy systems
- Technological challenges in Wind Energy
- Execution of large Wind Energy infrastructure
- Cost efficiency
- Standardization
- Technological feasibility analysis
- Techno-economic criteria
Energy Storage, Networks, and Grid Integration
- Energy Storage
- Sustainable Energy storage
- Energy Network
- Grid integration
- Network efficiency
- Green Hydrogen
Structural Monitoring, Risk, and Case Studies
- Structural health monitoring
- Condition monitoring
- Risk analyses
- Real-world case studies
- Case studies of Energy Islands
- Cost-effective Sustainable Energy
- Socially valuable Sustainable Energy
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Committees
Organizing Committee
Carlos Rebelo – University of Coimbra, Portugal (Chair)
Trayana Tankova – TUDelft, The Netherlands (vice-Chair)
Teresa Simões – LNEG, Portugal
Helena Gervásio – University of Coimbra, Portugal
Dora Pontinha – SEAPOWER, Portugal
Mariela Mendez-Morales – University of Coimbra, Portugal
Jafar Tekantappeh – University of Coimbra, Portugal
Scientific Committee
Charalampos (Lambis) Baniotopoulos (Chair)
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Submission
Important Dates
January 31st, 2025
Abstract Submission Deadline
February 28th, 2025
Abstract acceptance
May 16th, 2025
Extended Abstract Submission Deadline
July 11th, 2025
Extended Abstract Acceptance Deadline
Abstract submission
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Registration
Registration Fee
CA20109 members: no registration fee
CA20109 non-members: 75€
Registration Benefits
Access to the conference for 2 days
Includes 2 coffee breaks on both days of the conference.
E-book of Proceedings.
Conference Kit.
Soft copy of Participation certificate
Free Wi-Fi available in the meeting rooms.
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Venue
Located on the central coast of the Coimbra district, Figueira-da-Foz boasts unique natural beauty, historical and cultural heritage, rich gastronomy, welcoming locals, and a high quality of life. Known as a hidden treasure, the city offers urban and wild beaches, scenic seaside and riverside restaurants, and hotels with breathtaking views. Its Boa Viagem mountain trail reveals Jurassic traces and a panoramic viewpoint, while the salt marshes, Salt and Sea Museums, and Cabo Mondego lighthouse offer endless discoveries.
The University of Coimbra Campus at Figueira-da-Foz (CUCFF) supports interdisciplinary education, research, and innovation initiatives centered on sustainable development. Its primary focus areas are sustainable tourism, the blue economy, and the circular economy, aligning with broader goals of environmental and economic sustainability. The Centro de Artes e Espectáculos (CAE), inaugurated in 2002, is a large cultural venue featuring two auditoriums (with 200 and 800 seats), an outdoor amphitheater, a foyer, support rooms, studios, and four exhibition spaces.
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