Development of wave energy resources in the South West – where next after Wave Hub.
Robert Rawlinson-Smith Garrad Hassan Job number/BT/ serial number/ page number
Overview Seapower SW Review Development Factors - Wave resource - Availability of assembly, deployment and O&M facilities - Grid connection - Regulatory issues Phasing of Development Next steps (for SWRDA?)
Phasing of development Short term 2009-15 - Demonstration phase – Wave Hub leading the way - Monitoring of the impacts of first projects - Diversity of technologies - Emerging incentives and regulatory regime
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Phasing of development Medium term 2015-20 - First commercial projects - Value of ROCs clearer - Regulatory framework in place - Increased confidence in technology
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Phasing of development Long term 2020 and beyond - Commercial deployment of large scale arrays
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Next steps Engagement with developing regulatory regime BERR, DEFRA, Ofgem FLOWW, OREEF, RAG, RAB, NOREL, BWEA, COWRIE Fully understand the impacts of first projects Wave Hub and PRIMARE Putting skills and infrastructure in place Assembly, installation and O&M activities
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The South West offers: - Very good wave energy resource - Wide range of installation and O&M bases - Developing capability in research and development (PRIMARE) - Strong grid infrastructure with significant excess capacity