6d74e123-58b9-4637-a6ef-5418691bb885 English series series 2026-02-06T16:42:43 MEDIN 3.1.2 structure Man-made structures 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 Energy resources GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0 2009-07-31 revision SeaVoX Vertical Co-ordinate Coverages 2020-05-21 revision unknown 2021-04-01T00:00:00 2021-10-26T00:00:00 -16 4 47 64 TCE-3482 Marine Data Exchange 2021, AECOM, Offshore Wind Evidence and Change Programme (OWEC), East Coast Grid Spatial Study East Coast Grid Spatial Study 2021-07-28T12:30:45 publication English AECOM was commissioned by The Crown Estate (TCE), in partnership with National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET), National Grid Electricity System Operator (NGESO) and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to consider the spatial context, in particular the constraints and opportunities, which could influence the way in which offshore wind farms could connect to the electricity transmission system along the east coast of England in the future. The study has been commissioned within the context of the current wider policy review being undertaken by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) into how grid connections for offshore wind farms are delivered. The collaborative approach to the study brings together a number of the key organisations that have a strategic interest and role to play in the connection of future offshore wind capacity. At a time when the approach to grid connections is being reviewed with an increased emphasis on coordinated solutions, the spatial context of future offshore wind grid connections is an important consideration which needs to sit alongside economic, social, technology and broader environmental considerations. 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 David Ritchie AECOM/ENSR Technical Director dassh.enquiries@mba.ac.uk 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-3482/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 True series In the context of the UKs ambitious target for Net Zero and the importance of increased offshore wind generation capacity in achieving that target, the potential for spatial considerations to affect the achievement of those targets was identified. AECOM was commissioned by TCE, in partnership with National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET), NGESO and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to consider the spatial context, in particular the constraints and opportunities, which could influence the way in which future offshore wind farms could connect to the electricity transmission system along the east coast of England. This collaborative approach brings together several organisations with a strategic interest in the future approach to connection of offshore wind projects. As noted above with reference to the OTNR and Offshore Coordination Project, this study is one of several underway on behalf of governmental, regulatory and industry bodies which review approaches to the connection of future offshore wind development to the transmission system. While the other studies have a focus on technology or cost benefit aspects of different connection approaches, this study considers the implication of spatial constraints and risks. This study seeks to add to the evidence base being established through the parallel studies, enabling development to come forward with reduced consenting risk and potentially more rapidly. The Crown Estate +44 020 7851 5000 enquiries@thecrownestate.co.uk pointOfContact EPSG Geodetic Parameter Registry 2022-11-29 revision WGS 84