Pathway through EMEC
Please note timescales are indicative only.
Stage 1 | Initial contact to contract signing
- Introduction to facilities
- Discussion around feasibility and availability
- Sign non-disclosure agreement
- Draft contract issued
Timescale:
Grid-connected test sites: 3 months
Scale test sites: 2 months
Stage 2 | Contract Signing to Installation Date
- Comprehensive details provided by EMEC
- Documentation produced by developer
- Regulatory consents achieved
- Readiness review
Timescale:
Grid-connected test sites: 9 months
Scale test sites: 3 months
Stage 3 | Installation and Testing Period
- All marine operations undertaken safely
- UKAS accredited device performance assessment (full-scale only)
- Further monitoring of device
Timescale:
Grid-connected test sites: 1 to 5 years
Scale test sites: 3 to 12 months
Stage 4 | Decommissioning and Demobilisation
- Regulatory consents completed
- Berth vacated and facilities cleared
Timescale:
Grid-connected test sites: 3 months
Scale test sites: 1 month
If you would like a further explanation of this process then please contact Dernis Mediavilla, EMEC Commercial Manager, on +44 (0)1856 852218 or email dernis.mediavilla@emec.org.uk