Wave and tidal energy
We developed draft Sectoral Marine Plans for wave and tidal energy in Scotland in 2013. These draft Plans identified several sustainable spatial options for future marine energy developments. Due in part to the Electricity Market Reform and the technical challenges facing wave and tidal projects, these draft Plans were never formally adopted by Scottish Ministers.
The 2013 draft Plan Options are included in the National Marine Plan.
Wave
- Regional Locational Guidance (wave)
- Wave Energy in Scottish Waters - Draft Initial Plan Framework
- Wave Energy in Scottish Waters Initial Plan Framework (Draft Plan Options)
Tidal
- Regional Locational Guidance (tidal)
- Tidal Energy in Scottish Waters - Draft Initial Plan Framework
- Tidal Energy in Scottish Waters Initial Plan Framework (Draft Plan Options)
A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) to examine the environmental effects of developing wave and tidal power is also available.