This document is produced as the initial decommissioning plan for the Shetland Tidal Array developed following consultation with stakeholders and review of best practice.

Decommissioning is defined as the removal of the tidal energy equipment and infrastructure at the end of the life of the Development. This Initial Decommissioning Plan (DP) is a working document which will evolve through the life of the Development. The plan presented here is based on the Decommissioning Programme submitted by Nova Innovation and consulted on as per the conditions of the original Marine Licence for the Shetland Tidal Array.

Author: Pieter Goubert, Senior Analyst, Nova Innovation