How should the environmental impacts of offshore renewables be assessed?
Background
Scotland has significant marine renewable energy resources and capacity potential, including
offshore wind, wave, and tidal energy. The responsible development of these resources is
essential for meeting Scotland's climate targets, supporting economic growth, and delivering
the Blue Economy Vision. Research is needed to support the sustainable growth of marine
renewable energy while minimising environmental impacts and maximising benefits for
Scotland's communities and economy.
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EcoWatt2050
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Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: Heriot-Watt University
Why might this be relevant?
The EcoWatt2050 project specifically addresses the assessment of environmental impacts of offshore renewables in Scotland and involves experts from various universities and organizations.
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University of the Highlands and Islands and The European Marine Energy Centre Limited KTP 24_25 R4
To develop environmental impact data management and analysis best practice methods for emerging marine energy technologies. This will allow UK and global regulatory authorities to de-risk or retire existing marine renewa...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
Why might this be relevant?
The project aims to develop environmental impact data management and analysis methods for marine energy technologies, aligning with the need to assess environmental impacts of offshore renewables.
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TeraWatt: Large scale Interactive coupled 3D modelling for wave and tidal energy resource and environmental impact (Remit 1 MASTS Consortium Proposal)
Scotland has substantial wave and tidal energy resources and is at the forefront of the development of marine renewable technologies and ocean energy exploitation. The next phase will see these wave and tidal devices dep...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: Heriot-Watt University
Why might this be relevant?
The TeraWatt project specifically addresses the assessment of environmental impacts of wave and tidal energy resources in Scotland and involves experts from various universities and organizations.