EMEC Shapinsay Sound Scale Tidal Test Site
EMEC: European Marine Energy CentreOff Head of Holland, Orkney
EMEC’s current facilities page identifies Shapinsay Sound as a scale tidal test site off Head of Holland. The same page describes generic infrastructure for EMEC’s two scale test sites, designed for smaller-scale devices in less challenging conditions than the grid-connected sites, but does not guarantee a particular Shapinsay Sound asset or availability.
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Key facts
- Published Shapinsay Sound scale tidal test site
- EMEC’s current facilities page identifies Shapinsay Sound as a scale tidal test site off Head of Holland.
- Published EMEC information route
- EMEC’s current facilities page lists The Charles Clouston Building, ORIC, Back Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AW and +44 (0)1856 852060.
Testing capabilities
Published scale tidal test site role
EMEC’s current facilities page identifies Shapinsay Sound as a scale tidal test site off Head of Holland.
Equipment and published limits
| Specification | Published value | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Published scale-site infrastructure | EMEC’s facilities page says its two scale test sites are designed for testing smaller-scale devices in less challenging conditions than the grid-connected sites, and lists berths with mooring points, test support buoys for electricity dissipation and remote communications, an area of seabed for rehearsing deployment techniques, and a simplified consenting process. | This is EMEC’s generic two-scale-site infrastructure description. Confirm the applicable Shapinsay Sound berth, mooring, buoy, seabed area, consent, data access, operating conditions and project suitability directly with EMEC. |
Access and contact
EMEC’s current facilities page lists The Charles Clouston Building, ORIC, Back Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AW and +44 (0)1856 852060. Confirm the applicable test berth, device configuration, consent, availability, reporting, price and lead time directly with EMEC.
Facility contact
- Address
- Shapinsay Sound scale tidal test site
Off Head of Holland, Orkney
United Kingdom - Telephone
- +44 (0)1856 852060
- Website
- Official test house website
Standards and accreditation
Public information not available. Contact test facility provider for more information.
What to confirm with the facility
- Confirm the applicable test berth, device configuration, consent, current service scope, availability, reporting, price and lead time directly with EMEC.
Before requesting a test
Public information not available. Contact test facility provider for more information.
Frequently asked questions
Public information not available. Contact test facility provider for more information.
Related testing facilities
Public information not available. Contact test facility provider for more information.
Further reading
Public information not available. Contact test facility provider for more information.
Sources and review
Arc reviewed EMEC’s current facilities page on 30 September 2026. The page identifies Shapinsay Sound as a scale tidal test site off Head of Holland and describes generic infrastructure for EMEC’s two scale test sites. It does not establish a particular Shapinsay Sound berth, mooring, buoy, seabed area, consent route, accreditation scope or availability. The Stromness telephone is an information route only. Confirm project fit and current terms directly with EMEC.
Arc publishes this directory entry and does not operate the test facility. Suggest a correction to Arc with a supporting source.
Facilities : EMEC: European Marine Energy Centre
EMEC’s current facilities page is used for Shapinsay Sound’s published identity and location, generic two-scale-site infrastructure and the EMEC Stromness telephone route. It does not establish that a specific Shapinsay Sound berth, mooring, buoy, seabed area or consent route is available, or establish device acceptance, capacity, price, lead time, accreditation scope or suitability.