Scottish Offshore Renewables Research Framework (SpORRAn)

The Scottish Offshore Renewables Research Framework (SpORRAn) was created to ensure that any research undertaken to develop the Offshore Renewable sector in Scotland is done in a collaborative and co-ordinated way.

Marine science plays a key role in addressing the environmental and socio-economic uncertainties that surround placing offshore renewable devices in the marine environment and SpORRAn will help Marine Scotland ensure that any developments are undertaken sustainably and that new knowledge informs future plans and projects. 

SpORRAn has Seven strategic objectives: 

1. To map out and prioritise the evidence needs.   

2. To be more co-ordinated and work together with other groups.

3. Understand the current research landscape.

4. Explore joint funding opportunities. 

5. Provide a mechanism for the monitoring, review and update of the Sectoral plans for Offshore Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy.   

6. Collaborate with specialist Regional Advisory Groups (RAGs).  

7. Ensure new knowledge informs future decision making and is disseminated.