Venterra has confirmed the successful completion of a regional metocean characterization study for the South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (SC-DMAP), another step in Ireland's renewable energy journey. This study, commissioned by
Venterra has confirmed the successful completion of a regional metocean characterization study for the South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (SC-DMAP), another step in Ireland's renewable energy journey. This study, commissioned by Ireland's Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC), is a contribution to the preparation for Ireland's forthcoming Offshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (ORESS) Tonn Nua Offshore Wind Auction.
The study utilized advanced numerical modeling techniques and provided a robust 40-year hindcast dataset of metocean conditions across the SC-DMAP and its four Maritime Areas earmarked for offshore wind development. This dataset covered a significant period and was analyzed to assess operational and extreme conditions. These outputs, while helping to de-risk bid preparations for the upcoming auction, will also support developers in improving future offshore wind farms' planning, engineering, and operational efficiency.
Key elements of the study included:
- Collation of existing metocean measurement data from the SC-DMAP area.
- Development and validation of site-specific hydrodynamic, wind and wave models.
- Statistical analyses of hindcast data to determine normal and extreme conditions.
- Production of comprehensive spatial maps for metocean conditions.
The modelling results provide critical insights to facilitate informed decision-making for offshore wind development in the SC-DMAP area. The SC-DMAP is a key component of Ireland's
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