33b0b668-923a-4179-b3cd-9e6d185c9c49 English series series 2026-02-10T14:57:00 MEDIN 3.1.2 geoscientificInformation oceans Sedimentary structure SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary 2023-12-12 revision Bathymetry and Elevation SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary 2023-12-12 revision Wave height estimates SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary 2023-12-12 revision Horizontal velocity of the water column (currents) SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary 2023-12-12 revision Research The Crown Estate Renewable Energy Development Phases 2012-05-15 revision Research and Development Activity The Crown Estate Renewable Energy Development Areas 2012-05-15 revision Utility and government services GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0 2009-07-31 revision 200 SeaVoX Vertical Co-ordinate Coverages 2020-05-21 revision unknown 2020-11-18T00:00:00 2020-11-18T23:59:59 1.201 1.651 51.751 52.201 TCE-2117 Marine Data Exchange 2020, Everoze, The Crown Estate Research, Characterisation of Key Resource Areas for Offshore Wind Characterisation of Key Resource Areas for Offshore Wind 2021-05-17T14:08:06 publication English 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, for 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 that are 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, building upon the identification of KRA in due course. In the context of a maturing sector, the methodology for KRA identification has moved towards identifying Technology Groups which characterise technical solutions for a given set of physical site drivers. An example of this is a piled monopile foundation (the technology solution) for a given water depth range (the site driver). Furthermore, the assessment has been split into fixed foundation and floating wind, to reflect the significant differences between requirements for these technology classes. Once published, there will be no limitations on public access. Data must be used in accordance with the Marine Data Exchanges Terms of Use which can be found on the website. otherRestrictions Once published, there will be no constraints on access and use. Data must be used in accordance with the Marine Data Exchanges Terms of Use which can be found on the website. otherRestrictions The Crown Estate +44 020 7851 5000 enquiries@thecrownestate.co.uk custodian Everoze Partners Ltd contact@everoze.com originator The Crown Estate +44 020 7851 5000 enquiries@thecrownestate.co.uk distributor The Crown Estate enquiries@thecrownestate.co.uk owner notPlanned Documents https://www.marinedataexchange.co.uk/details/TCE-2117/summary A link to the web service or dataset. https://www.marinedataexchange.co.uk A link to the general host site. Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services 2010-12-08T00:00:00 publication Conformity with the Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 was either not relevant to this dataset or not a requirement of the Marine Data Exchange for the creation and submission of this dataset; therefore, conformity has not been assessed and cannot be declared False series This report has been prepared for The Crown Estate by Everoze Partners Limited (“Everoze”) in accordance with a consultancy agreement dated 15th July 2020 following a competitive tender. The report 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, warranty or guarantee as to and accepts no duty, liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, suitability or fitness for purpose of the report including any data, information and analysis contained in it. ABP Marine Environmental Research Ltd 02380711840 enquiries@abpmer.co.uk pointOfContact EPSG Geodetic Parameter Registry 2022-11-29 revision WGS 84