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Summary Report on Wave & Tidal Demonstration Zone Identification Process has been released

December 3, 2013 by Andronikos Kafas No Comments | Category Marine Directorate Science, Marine Renewables

The Crown Estate published a report which gives details of the seabed areas which has been defined as demonstration zones for the leasing process for wave and tidal test and demonstration projects from 2013 onwards.

Seven demonstration zones have been defined across the UK:

• Four of the zones are in places with tidal current resources, while the other three have wave resources;
• Two are in waters off Scotland, two off Wales and three off England. Off Scotland, the two zones are adjacent to the Isle of Islay and Isle of Harris.

The purpose and objectives of defining the zones is described, along with an explanation of how these zones will be offered for development. The zone locations are illustrated by a series of maps, each with a table of characteristics, features and other information which describe the zones. Finally, subsequent steps in the leasing process are outlined, along with how the information provided during the process will be used.

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