team decided not to limit the design by this argument, as this essentially was a plea
for keeping a monopoly of the coastal aquaculture. Aquaculture was considered and
included in the proposed design, since it is an activity that can be combined with the
other uses. An additional supporting argument for including aquaculture in the
proposed design was the existence and vicinity of a market for aquaculture products
nearby.
In the Atlantic case, the invited stakeholders included offshore energy sector,
aquaculture, suppliers to the offshore industry as well as NGOs and scientists. The
final design included a combination of floating offshore wind turbines and wave
energy generators. Stakeholders argued for the importance to select a site where
conflicts with other interests are minimal, e.g. a platform should be sufficiently far
away from the coast, and not cause negative impacts on the local fishing community.
Multi-use platforms were considered to be able to provide revenues to both the local
fishing community and local businesses. The importance of including marine renewable energy technology in the design, and the benefits of this sector in the area of
Cantabria, was agreed upon.
During the round table meeting, the aquaculture sector showed interest in the
development of a platform. However, after discussions with all the stakeholders,
aquaculture was deemed very difficult technically. The discussion identified the need
for cooperation between stakeholders for accurate designs. Some respondents provided examples to illustrate its importance: technically well-designed projects can
still run into problems. Economic issues were also identified as a way to integrate
MUPS in the local society: MUPS development may lead to the creation of new jobs
in the area.
In the Baltic case, stakeholders included potential entrepreneurs to participate in
the development of a multi-use platform, as well as governing bodies and the
shipping authorities. Also, NGOs representing societal values and scientists participated. The eventual design combined wind turbines and off-shore aquaculture by
floating fish cages with trout/salmon production. This combination was interesting
given the large-scale development of offshore wind – with subsequent spatial claims
and the critical attitude towards nearshore aquaculture.
The stakeholders lifted forward social aspects with regard to the visibility of wind
turbines. However, the design and location were such that, depending on the weather
conditions, the wind turbines will seldom be visible. The entire wind park area
should ideally be designated a cable protection area, and possibly shipping lines
which today pass the area need to be altered. Stakeholders discussed technical
aspects for design such as maintenance and monitoring, anchoring and transport
and associated risks. A technical risk assessment of the multi-use platforms appeared
to be important, and guidelines and rules to minimise risks must be developed to
ensure the safety of people, vessels, cages and wind turbines. The stakeholders
pointed out that there should be no negative effects on ecological conditions and
that the artificial reefs on the wind turbines foundations should be protected as they
have positive ecological effects.
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for keeping a monopoly of the coastal aquaculture. Aquaculture was considered and
included in the proposed design, since it is an activity that can be combined with the
other uses. An additional supporting argument for including aquaculture in the
proposed design was the existence and vicinity of a market for aquaculture products
nearby.
In the Atlantic case, the invited stakeholders included offshore energy sector,
aquaculture, suppliers to the offshore industry as well as NGOs and scientists. The
final design included a combination of floating offshore wind turbines and wave
energy generators. Stakeholders argued for the importance to select a site where
conflicts with other interests are minimal, e.g. a platform should be sufficiently far
away from the coast, and not cause negative impacts on the local fishing community.
Multi-use platforms were considered to be able to provide revenues to both the local
fishing community and local businesses. The importance of including marine renewable energy technology in the design, and the benefits of this sector in the area of
Cantabria, was agreed upon.
During the round table meeting, the aquaculture sector showed interest in the
development of a platform. However, after discussions with all the stakeholders,
aquaculture was deemed very difficult technically. The discussion identified the need
for cooperation between stakeholders for accurate designs. Some respondents provided examples to illustrate its importance: technically well-designed projects can
still run into problems. Economic issues were also identified as a way to integrate
MUPS in the local society: MUPS development may lead to the creation of new jobs
in the area.
In the Baltic case, stakeholders included potential entrepreneurs to participate in
the development of a multi-use platform, as well as governing bodies and the
shipping authorities. Also, NGOs representing societal values and scientists participated. The eventual design combined wind turbines and off-shore aquaculture by
floating fish cages with trout/salmon production. This combination was interesting
given the large-scale development of offshore wind – with subsequent spatial claims
and the critical attitude towards nearshore aquaculture.
The stakeholders lifted forward social aspects with regard to the visibility of wind
turbines. However, the design and location were such that, depending on the weather
conditions, the wind turbines will seldom be visible. The entire wind park area
should ideally be designated a cable protection area, and possibly shipping lines
which today pass the area need to be altered. Stakeholders discussed technical
aspects for design such as maintenance and monitoring, anchoring and transport
and associated risks. A technical risk assessment of the multi-use platforms appeared
to be important, and guidelines and rules to minimise risks must be developed to
ensure the safety of people, vessels, cages and wind turbines. The stakeholders
pointed out that there should be no negative effects on ecological conditions and
that the artificial reefs on the wind turbines foundations should be protected as they
have positive ecological effects.
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