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for Marine Energy

TEAMER accelerates the viability of marine energy by providing access to the nation’s best facilities and expertise in order to solve challenges, build knowledge, foster innovation and drive commercialization.

TEAMER RFTS 19 open through Oct. 16, 2026. Pictured: WATER BROS tank testing at Oregon State University in November 2025. Photo by Landon Mackey / WATER BROS Desalination

RFTS 19 Applications Open

Non-Open Water, Expertise, Commercialization

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ABOUT US

TEAMER supports your development efforts by providing Marine Energy testing and expertise through our network of facility partners.

The TEAMER Network includes facilities across the United States with a wide range of testing and research capabilities. Browse the network to find a facility partner to help advance your work.

How Does TEAMER Work and How Do I Apply?

Review our process and requirements for receiving support.

Ready to Apply?

Start your application today! The current round of access, RFTS 19, is open through Friday, October 16, 2026.



FACILITIES

Search our network of Marine Energy research facilities across the United States.

Facilities in the TEAMER Network have been fully vetted by the TEAMER Technical Board to offer rigorous and expansive testing and expertise capabilities to help developers advance their marine energy technologies.

Protected: CSI – Jennette’s Pier

Wanchese, NC

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Underwater Noise Assessment

Billerica, MA

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University of Michigan – Symbiotic Engineering and Analysis (SEA) Lab

Ann Arbor, MI

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Protected: Hudson Integrated Coastal Engineering Research Facility (HICERF)

Vicksburg, MS

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Technology Evaluation and Development Advisory (TEDA) facility

Golden, CO

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PNNL Environmental Risk Register (ERR) for Marine Energy Devices

Sequim, WA

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Engineering for Change

New York, NY

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University of Wisconsin-Madison – Computational Flow Physics and Modeling Lab

Madison, WI

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Traction Accounting Group

Denver, CO

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Braid Theory, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

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Old Dominion University OpenSeas Technology Innovation Hub

Norfolk, VA

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PNNL Materials Aging and Detection (MAaD) Science Lab

Richland, WA

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Glosten

Seattle, WA

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NLR – Commercialization

Golden, CO

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Coastal Studies Institute – AMEC

Wanchese, NC

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Environmental Science Associates (ESA)

Seattle, WA

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VentureWell

Hadley, MA

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Rare Innovation LLC

Sarasota, FL

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yet2

Waltham, MA

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Factor

Petaluma, CA

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3U Technologies, LLC

Conroe, TX

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Thompson Metal Fab

Vancouver, WA

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Cal Poly Pier

Avila Beach, CA

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Iowa State WEC Modeling, Simulation, and Control Lab

Ames, IA

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ORNL Tribology Laboratory

Oak Ridge, TN

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FAU SNMREC – Hydrodynamics Laboratory

Dania Beach, FL

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NLR – Small Wave Facility

Arvada, CO

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University of Washington – Harris Hydraulics Laboratory

Seattle, WA

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University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

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University of New Hampshire

Durham, NH

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University of Rhode Island

Narragansett, RI

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University of Washington -Oceanography Test Tank –

Seattle, WA

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Lloyd’s Register

Houston, TX

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University of Minnesota – St. Anthony Falls Laboratory Main Channel

Minneapolis, MN

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University of Michigan – Marine Hydrodynamics Laboratory

Ann Arbor, MI

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University of Massachusetts Amherst – ORRE Wave-Current Flume

Amherst, MA

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University of Maine – Advanced Structures & Composites Center

Orono, ME

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Ohmsett – The National Oil Spill Response Research & Renewable Energy Test Facility

Middletown Township, NJ

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Texas A&M University – Offshore Technology Research Center

College Station, TX

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Stevens Institute -Davidson Laboratory

Hoboken, NJ

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Sandia National Laboratories -Lake Facility

Albuquerque, NM

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Kelson Marine

Portland, ME

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Penn State University – Applied Research Laboratory

State College, PA

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Oregon State University – O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory

Corvallis, OR

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Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division – Maneuvering and Seakeeping Basin (MASK) –

Bethesda, MD

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Michigan Technological University -MTU Wave

Houghton, MI

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University of Washington – R/V Russell Davis Light Open Water

Seattle, WA

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NLR – Wave and Current Resource Measurements and Site Characterization

Golden, CO

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Sandia National Laboratories – Open Water Capabilities

Albuquerque, NM

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University of Alaska Open Water

Fairbanks, AK

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MRECo – Bourne Tidal Test Site

Marion, MA

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University of Minnesota – Fluid Dynamics Lab

Minneapolis, MN

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Verdantas Flow Labs

Holden, MA

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University Washington GPUSPH

Seattle, WA

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SwRI Modeling & Software Support

San Antonio, TX

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Sandia Marine Energy Converter Assessment Software

Albuquerque, NM

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Sandia High-Fidelity Numerical Modeling Software Support

Albuquerque, NM

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Re Vision Consulting

Sacramento, CA

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SwRI Lab/Bench Facilities

San Antonio, TX

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PNNL High-Fidelity Numerical Modeling Support

Richland

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PNNL Coastal Modeling Group

Seattle, WA

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Oregon State University Numerical Modeling and Marine Energy Engineering

Corvallis, OR

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Ocean Flow International

Houston, TX

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ORNL – Leadership Computing Facility

Oak Ridge, TN

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Lehigh University -Tidal Turbulence Test Facility

Bethlehem, PA

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Centurion Subsea Services

Katy, TX

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NLR – Numerical Modeling, Design, and Data Analysis

Golden, CO

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NLR – Technology Innovation and Assessment

Golden, CO

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NLR – Energy Market and Economic Analysis

Golden, CO

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MarineSitu

Seattle, WA

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Integral Consulting

Santa Cruz, CA

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Idaho National Laboratory

Idaho Falls, ID

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UH Mānoa

Honolulu, HI

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FAU SNMREC

Boca Raton, FL

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Evergreen Innovations

Sacramento, CA

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University of Alaska Fairbanks – Power Systems Integration (PSI): Generator Testing and Microgrid Emulation

Anchorage, AK

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University of Washington Applied Physics Laboratory: Ocean Engineering & Benchtop Dynamometer

Seattle, WA

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Stress Engineering

Houston, TX

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Sandia Wave Energy Power Take-off (SWEPT) Lab

Albuquerque, NM

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Sandia Distributed Energy Technology Laboratory – Wave Energy Converter Emulation

Albuquerque, NM

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Sandia Advanced Materials Laboratory (AML)

Albuquerque, NM

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PNNL Marine and Coastal Research Laboratory

Sequim, WA

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PNNL Bio-Acoustics & Flow Laboratory (BFL)

WA

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Oregon State University Wallace Energy Systems and Renewables Facility (WESRF)

Corvallis, OR

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University of Rhode Island

Narragansett, RI

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AMOG Consulting

Houston, TX

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Cardinal Engineering

Washington, DC

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ORNL Grid Research Integration and Deployment Center

Oak Ridge, TN

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ORNL Aquatic Ecology Laboratory

Oak Ridge, TN

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ABS Numerical Modeling

Spring, TX

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ORNL National Transportation Research Center

Oak Ridge, TN

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NLR – System and Component Testing

Golden, CO

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NLR – Large Amplitude Motion Platform (LAMP)

Arvada, CO

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FAU OCPGS

Dania Beach, FL

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ETA International

Bulverde, TX

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NLR – Grid, Microgrid & Hardware-in-the-Loop testing

Golden, CO

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Types of Support

No matter where your marine energy project is in its development life cycle, TEAMER facilities can provide valuable research, testing, analysis, and recommendations.


Non-Open Water

Numerical Modeling & Analysis • Laboratory & Bench Testing • Tank, Basin, Tunnel & Flume Testing • Expertise • Commercialization

Process Overview
A wave tank at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory Flatirons Campus

Open Water

Testing in a marine experimental setting that is exposed to, and interacts with, the natural environment

Process Overview
Dark blue waves in the water

Impact

TEAMER exists to advance Marine Energy through support activities and knowledge sharing. Find out how TEAMER is driving the industry forward.

Reports

Explore past TEAMER projects and lessons learned

Numerical simulation and analysis of MADWEC wave energy converter
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth


A Vertical Axis Wave Turbine
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley


San Juan Islands Tidal Energy Characterization
University of Washington