This map represents all current live offshore agreements in English, Welsh and Northern Irish waters. The boundaries are a true reflection of what has been signed in the Agreements for Lease and Lease documents. Much of the agreements data shown in this map is available from the The Crown Estate Open Data portal.
This dataset represents the external boundary of the areas of seabed within which Bidders can propose projects through the Round 4 leasing process.
This data will be updated if awards change with the final version being available once legal agreements are completed. This dataset is in WGS84 (ESPG:4326) coordinate reference system. Should you have any questions regarding this dataset please email gis@crownestatescotland.com PLEASE NOTE - these offers have now stepped into legal agreement and will be added to our Offshore Wind dataset next month.Crown Estate Scotland manages rights to exploit renewable energy and gas storage in Scottish Territorial Waters and the Scottish zone of the European Economic Zone. To find out more about Crown Estate Scotland's function, purpose, and values visit our website.
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Pan-European water depth suitability map, derived from EMODnet (European Marine Observation and Data Network) Bathymetry data, showing the relative suitability for offshore wind pile foundations. The relative scoring system is from 0 (null) and 1 to 5 (i.e., high to low suitability, respectively), resulting in regional water depth suitability map for pile foundations. Null values represent hexagons that extended too far inland (e.g. estuaries) and thus don’t overlay the bathymetry map, however are kept in for information. A score of 5 (low suitability) is given to values >=0 and over 80 m. A score of 3 is given to 60-80 m. A score of 2 (higher suitability) is given to 10-50 m. The scoring system is a relative suitability scale, defined by BGS (2014), a commercial project undertaken with The Crown Estate. The original water depth (EMODnet Bathymetry) data has been translated into Hex maps due to the various data resolutions of the bathymetry datasets. Hex maps permit spatial screening of suitable license areas over vast areas and provides the end-user with an understanding to the level of uncertainty regarding the final maps. This pan-European digital GIS product is produced by the British Geological Survey (BGS) and forms part of a series of maps that define domain parameters related to marine geotechnical conditions, focusing on water depth and suitability for foundation installation. Water depth is a critical parameter influencing the selection and design of foundation systems for offshore infrastructure. Water Depth is a domain-type to support early-stage site assessment, engineering design constraints and risk evaluation processes in offshore development projects. The data is useful for marine spatial planners, wind farm developers, and research institutions who would like to understand the suitability of different foundation types for various water depths at a regional scale.
This dataset represents all current offshore wind farm agreements in pre-planning, planning, construction and operational phases in English, Welsh and Northern Irish waters. The boundaries are a true reflection of what has been signed in the Agreements for Lease and Lease documents.
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The dataset on offshore wind farms in the European seas was created in 2014 by CETMAR for the European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet). It is the result of the aggregation and harmonization of datasets provided by several sources. It is updated every year and it is available for viewing and download on EMODnet web portal (Human Activities, https://emodnet.ec.europa.eu/en/human-activities). The dataset contains points and/or (where available) polygons representing offshore wind farms in the following countries: Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom. Each point and polygon has the following attributes (where available): Name, Nº of turbines, Status (Approved, Planned, Dismantled, Construction, Production, Test site), Country, Year, Power (MW), Distance to coast (metres) and Area (square kilometres). The distance to coast (EEA coastline shapefile) has been calculated using the UTM WGS84 Zone projected coordinate system where data fall in.
The suitability of areas for offshore wind development in the waters off England, Wales and Northern Ireland is the subject of ongoing assessment by The Crown Estate (TCE). In light of:i. the pace of technological change in the offshore wind sector; ii. the potential for future leasing as a response to UK Net Zero; and, iii. TCE’s responsibility to sustainably maximise the value of the seabed it manages, Everoze has been engaged by TCE to develop an updated methodology for characterising Key Resource Areas reflecting the latest and anticipated future technological developments in the sector out to a deployment date of 2040. A Key Resource Area (KRA) defines areas of seabed suitable for offshore wind development based on technology availability over a given timeframe. It is not intended to capture other factors vital to identifying suitability for development (e.g. other seabed uses, environmental constraints, etc.). These additional sensitivities will be considered in successive stages through further analysis by TCE in due course that build upon the KRA identification. In the context of a maturing sector, the methodology for KRA identification has moved away from classifying areas of seabed as Favourable, Limited and Marginal – as has been the case in previous KRA reviews - and towards identifying Technology Groups which characterise technical solutions for a given set of physical site drivers. This data presents the spatial analysis outputs of the criteria defined in the report by Everoze (Characterisation of Key Resource Areas for Offshore Wind – A Report for The Crown Estate, October 2020) for fixed offshore wind and should be used in conjunction with the associated report which provides the context and justification to these spatial outputs. The study was run to the waters off England, Wales and Northern Ireland.Below are the criteria used for each fixed wind Technology Group defined:TG1 – Jacket-Suction - Depth 20-70m, Quaternary Thickness >20m, Quaternary Lithology All but Diamict, Sediment Type (g)mS, mS, (g)S or STG2A - Monopile-Driven-Low – D10-45m, QT >50mTG2B – Monopile-Driven-High – D10-45m, QT 5-50m, Bedrock Lithology Only WeakTG3A – Monopile-3D-High – D10-45m, QT 5-50m, BL Only MediumTG3B - Monopile-3D-High – D10-45m, QT 5-50m, BL Only HighTG4A – Jacket-Driven-Low – D45-70m, QT >50mTG4B – Jacket-Driven-High – D45-70m, QT 5-50m, BL Only WeakTG5A – Jacket-3D-Low – D45-70m, QT 5-50m, BL Only MediumTG5B – Jacket-3D-High – D45-70m, QT 5-50m, BL Only HardTG6A – Monopile-Socket-Low – D10-45m, QT <5m, BL All but HardTG6B – Monopile-Socket-High – D10-45m, QT <5m, BL Only HardTG7A – Jacket-Socket-Low – D45-70m, QT <5m, BL All but HardTG7B – Jacket-Socket-High – D45-70m, QT <5m, BL Only HardBedrock Lithology identification: Hard - Igneous (Ig), Palaeozoic (Pal) or Metamorphic (Met)Medium – All but soft or hardWeak – Chalk (Ch), Mesozoic mudstones(Mm) & Tertiary Interbedded(Ti)There is a global 9m/s minimum windspeed adopted. Datasets used in the analysis:Quaternary Thickness – BGSQuaternary Lithology – BGSBedrock Lithology – BGSSeabed Sediments – BGSWind Speed – Met Office 2015 UK Offshore Wind ResourceBathymetry – Oceanwise Marine DEM 1 arc sec, and GEBCO World Bathymetry (in areas not covered otherwise)This data has been prepared by The Crown Estate using the criteria provided by Everoze Partners Limited in the report ‘Characterisation of Key Resource Areas for Offshore Wind’, October 2020. The data is provided for information purposes only and no party may rely on the accuracy, completeness or fitness of its content for any particular purpose. The Crown Estate makes no representation, assurance, undertaking or warranty in respect of the analysis in the report and thus the associated spatial data outputs.
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SeaMaST provides evidence on the use of sea areas by seabirds and inshore waterbirds in English territorial waters, mapping their relative sensitivity to offshore wind farm and wave/tidal energy developments. Data were compiled from offshore boat and aerial observer surveys spanning the period 1979–2012. The data were analysed using distance analysis and Density Surface Modelling to produce predicted bird densities across a grid covering English territorial waters at a resolution of 3 km x 3 km. Coefficients of Variation were estimated for each grid cell density, as an indication of confidence in predictions. Offshore wind farm sensitivity scores were compiled for seabird species using English territorial waters in breeding and non-breeding seasons, according to the BDMPS (Biologically Defined Minimum Population Scales) project (http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/6427568802627584). The comparative risks to each species of collision with turbines and displacement from operational turbines were reviewed and scored separately, and the scores were multiplied by the bird density estimates to produce relative sensitivity maps. Attribution statement: © Natural England copyright [Year], reproduced with the permission of the Crown Estate, Joint Nature Conservation Committee, and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
In support of The Crown Estate’s Celtic Sea Floating Wind Programme, these data describe Refined Areas of Search within which Project Development Areas will be identified.
This dataset represents all current export cables for offshore wind farm agreements in pre-planning, planning, construction and operational phases in English, Welsh and Northern Irish waters. The boundaries are a true reflection of what has been signed in the Agreements for Lease and Lease documents.
In support of The Crown Estate’s Celtic Sea Floating Offshore Wind Programme, these data describe the Area of Interest of the Celtic Sea that the Floating Wind Programme is considered within clipped to 200km of grid connection points.
This dataset represents all current designated areas for OFTOs referred to in offshore wind and tidal agreements in Scottish waters as of the Data Updated date. This dataset will be updated monthly. The boundaries are a true reflection of what has been signed in the Lease documents. Some legal agreements may convey coordinate information in British National Grid. This dataset has been transposed back to EPSG:4326 - WGS84 using the WGS84_to_OSGB36 petroleum transformation. Should you have any questions regarding this dataset please email gis@crownestatescotland.com Crown Estate Scotland manages rights to exploit renewable energy and gas storage in Scottish Territorial Waters and the Scottish zone of the European Economic Zone. To find out more about Crown Estate Scotland's function, purpose, and values visit our website. Explore more of our open data at Crown Estate Scotland Spatial Hub. Guide to attributes: Description - the unique description of the designated areaAgreement Type - the type of legal agreement entered into with Crown Estate Scotland over the siteProperty Classification - the classification of use of the site in the legal agreement
This dataset represents the current offers for the ScotWind offshore wind leasing round as of the Data Updated date. The boundaries reflect those agreed with successful applicants. Awards may change before the final legal agreements are in place. This data will be updated if awards change with the final version being available once legal agreements are completed. This dataset is in WGS84 (EPSG:4326) coordinate reference system. Where boundaries align with Plan Option boundaries they have been densified to 1km to match Marine Scotland's densified version of the Plan Option data. Should you have any questions regarding this dataset please email gis@crownestatescotland.com PLEASE NOTE - these offers have now stepped into legal agreement and will be added to our Offshore Wind dataset next month.Crown Estate Scotland manages rights to exploit renewable energy and gas storage in Scottish Territorial Waters and the Scottish zone of the European Economic Zone. To find out more about Crown Estate Scotland's function, purpose, and values visit our website. Explore more of our open data at Crown Estate Scotland Spatial Hub. Guide to attributes: AwardID - the unique identification number of each offered siteLead Applicant - the lead applicant organisation that has been offered an award for the siteTechnology - the offshore wind farm technology to be used to develop the siteCapacity - the proposed generation capacity of the site in MegawattsArea (sq km) - area of the site in square kilometers
This dataset represents the successful application areas for the INTOG leasing round as of the Data Last Updated date. The boundaries reflect those agreed with successful applicants. Areas may change before the final legal agreements are in place. This data will be updated if awards change with the final version being available once legal agreements are completed. This dataset is in WGS84 (EPSG:4326) coordinate reference system. Should you have any questions regarding this dataset please email gis@crownestatescotland.com Crown Estate Scotland manages rights to exploit renewable energy and gas storage in Scottish Territorial Waters and the Scottish zone of the European Economic Zone. To find out more about Crown Estate Scotland's function, purpose, and values visit our website. Explore more of our open data at Crown Estate Scotland Spatial Hub.Guide to attributes: AwardID - the unique identification number of each offered siteLead Applicant - the lead applicant organisation that has been offered an Exclusivity Agreement for the siteTechnology - the offshore wind farm technology to be used to develop the siteCategory- Small scale Innovation (IN) projects of up to 100MW which stimulate innovation in Scotland’s offshore wind sector, create additional supply chain opportunity and assist companies to enter the renewable energy market; and Targeted Oil and Gas (TOG) projects designed to supply renewable electricity directly to oil and gas infrastructure.Innovation Category- The specific type of innovation proposed : Cost Reduction, Environmental, New Markets, Supply Chain, Health & Safety, Commercial.Capacity - the proposed generation capacity of the site in MegawattsArea (sq km) - area of the site in square kilometers
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This map represents all current live offshore agreements in English, Welsh and Northern Irish waters. The boundaries are a true reflection of what has been signed in the Agreements for Lease and Lease documents. Much of the agreements data shown in this map is available from the The Crown Estate Open Data portal.