Public consultation on the draft research and demonstration licence guidelines and Registrar forms guidance was open from 22 August 2025 to 3 October 2025. This consultation is now closed. Thank you to all who participated.
The feedback received will be considered before finalising the guidelines. Licence applications will be opened once the guidelines are finalised.
Draft Research and Demonstration Licence Guideline [PDF 430KB]
Draft Research and Demonstration Licence Guideline [DOCX 159KB]
The guidelines provide information to applicants in relation to licensing requirements and processes under the offshore electricity infrastructure framework, including merit criteria assessment.
Draft Research and Demonstration Licence Registrar Forms Guidance [PDF 815KB]
Draft Research and Demonstration Licence Registrar Forms Guidance [DOCX 590KB]
The Registrar Forms Guidance provides guidance about how to submit a valid application to the Registrar, and application content requirements.
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