Based on the printed North Sea map map aims to show the North Sea marine renewable energy projects and the main constraints which they face in their development. This map shows offshore wind, wave, tida,l and carbon capture and storage project areas together with site operator, generating capacity and status.
The North Sea
Status is indicated by colour symbol. Also shown are the electricity cables from wind farm to shore, their associated offshore transformers and the major electricity interconnectors.
The major constraints - oil and gas platforms, bathymetry and Natura 2000 sites (EU sensitive environmental areas covered by the birds and habitats directive) are also shown.
