Improving the efficiency of marine energy

The Photonics Research Lab (PRL) at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) has been featured in several news outlets for its work on fiber optic sensors for marine energy applications.

The articles highlight PRL’s development of sensing technologies within the Smartmooring project, enabling the monitoring of stretching, vibrations, and temperature changes to assess structural integrity in demanding offshore environments.

The coverage emphasizes that the fiber optic sensing platforms offer high stability, immunity to electrical interference, and very high sensitivity, making them suitable for long-term monitoring in harsh industrial and marine conditions.

Read more at, e.g., El Periòdic, Jan 7th 2026 (link)