Site 7 – dale roads
wave and component test site
19.56Ha Area
6m – 11m Depth
Wave resource:
0.6m Hs (annual mean)
9 seconds peak period (annual mean)
5.68m Hmax
Testing Activities Supported
Scaled wave energy converter (WEC) devices
full-scale wave energy converter (WEC) devices
Instruments, components and subassemblies
Support structures, moorings & foundations
Scientific instruments & monitoring equipment
Location
The Dale Roads site is located towards the mouth of the waterway and is exposed to south-westerly waves.
Site Features at a glance
- 6m – 11m depth
- 19.56Ha area
- Wave resource: 0.6m Hs (annual mean, 9 seconds peak period (annual mean), 5.68m Hmax
- Seabed – mixed sediment and sand with some rock and reef.
More detailed information
- The Dale Roads site is designated for scaled wave devices and offshore energy component testing.
- The site is located towards the mouth of the waterway and is exposed to south-westerly waves.
- The site is square – 450m x 450m (195,600m2) and has a sandy seabed with some exposed reef.
- it is a flat site with the majority of it being 9-10m deep, shallowing to 6m near the shore.
- A year of wave data was collected at the site in 2020 using a ‘Datawell Waverider MkIII’.
- The mean significant wave height at the site was 0.648m and the average peak period 8.94 seconds.
- The dominant wave direction is from South Southwest.
Dale Roads Gallery
Dale Roads Site Outline
Dale Roads Depth Chart
Dale Roads Site in use
Dale Roads site in use
Dale Roads site in use
Dale Roads Site
Dale Roads Site
Dale Roads site in use
Want to discuss this test site?
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With over a decade of experience in the marine renewables industry, our team can also provide support on a range of topics including project management, consenting and stakeholder engagement.
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