Welcome to the Tidal Testing Centre

The sluices at Den Oever provide excellent opportunities for Tidal Energy Testing. Water flow speeds range from 0 to 4,5 m/sec, depending on the tide
In total, 32 identical sluices are present, of which a limited number can be used for testing purposes, given that required permits are in place.
The basic function of the sluices is to discharge the water from the IJsselmeer to the Waddenzee, 2 times per day
This basic function of the discharge sluices always remains dominant; testing equipment therefore will be placed in a way that it can be removed or lifted in case of emergency.

Contact Information

The Tidal Testing Centre is operated by the Dutch foundation TTC, which also operates a visiting centre WattLab, both located at the same address. Please contact us for more information or specific requests:

Tidal Testing Centre (TTC)

Sluiskolkkade 2

1779 GP Den Oever,

The Netherlands

Tel: +31 227 712 018

    Fax: +31 84 867 4997
    Email: info@tidaltesting.nl

Apply for free access to TTC facilities

March 8th, 2012 -- The first call under the MaRINET programme for access to TTC has closed. Applications are now being reviewed and results will be announced in April (see timetable here). The second call for access will open in July 2012 for access between January-July 2013. The deadline for submissions under the second call is 26th september 2012. Tidal Testing Centre Den Oever welcomes queries from potential users for 2013. Please contact the infrastructure manager on ps@tidaltesting.nl with your interest.