Marine Renewable Energy Resource Assessment

This service focuses on the detailed evaluation and characterisation of wave and offshore wind energy resources to support the planning, design, and optimisation of marine renewable energy projects. It can be tailored for both early-stage exploration and advanced planning phases of Clean Energy Transition projects.

Key Components:

• High-Resolution Energy Resource Mapping
  Identification of optimal locations for wave and offshore wind energy development using advanced numerical modeling (e.g., SWAN, WRF) and hindcast data.

• Climate-Resilient Yield Forecasting
  Long-term simulations and scenario analysis to predict energy yield under various future climate change pathways, ensuring reliable investment decisions.

• Site-Specific Assessments
  Detailed evaluations of local metocean conditions including wave height, wind speed, directionality, and variability, tailored to individual project sites.

• Variability and Extremes Analysis
  Assessment of seasonal and interannual variability, and extreme event characterisation (e.g., storms) that may impact energy system performance or safety.

• Data Integration & Custom Reporting
  Incorporation of satellite and in-situ observations, model outputs, and historical data into clear, actionable reports tailored to stakeholder needs.

Applications:

• Development of wave and offshore wind farms

• Pre-feasibility and feasibility studies

• Climate impact assessments for marine energy assets

• Support for funding applications and regulatory submissions