What's happening where?
We have 915 MW of operational offshore wind including the world's first floating offshore wind farm, Hywind Scotland, and a further 4.1 GW of consented projects in the pipeline. One of the largest offshore wind projects in the world, the 950MW Moray East project, is under construction in the Moray Firth and the Kincardine Offshore Wind Farm, which at 50MW is the largest floating wind array in the world, is also under construction 12km off Stonehaven.
SSE's 1075MW Seagreen project in the Firth of Forth will start construction next year with 114 turbines utilising 9.5MW machines from MHI Vestas.
Crown Estate Scotland will kick off the next offshore wind leasing round, ScotWind, with projects announced in 2020 and this should see the Scottish market rise to over 10-12GW by 2030.
Scotland is Now for offshore wind.
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Opportunities
With over 25% of Europe’s offshore wind resource passing over Scottish seas, it’s no wonder some of the biggest names in offshore wind are already operating here.
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Support
If your company is interested in the UK’s £multi-billion offshore wind and renewables opportunity, then Scotland’s enterprise agencies are able to assist.
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Invest in Scotland
If you’re looking to invest, relocate or grow your business in Scotland, please contact Scottish Development International
News and Events
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Event
March 2020
Vessels for Offshore Wind
Registration is now open for Offshore Wind Scotland presents: Vessels. With the development of digital technology, an emphasis on environment and sustainability, and requirements of designing bigger and better wind turbines, vessels continue to evolve to overcome new challenges and opportunities which support the growing size of wind farms, wind turbines and support structures.
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Event
February 2020
Robotics for Offshore Wind
Registration is now open for Offshore Wind Scotland presents: Robotics. This event will provide insight on the impact of robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) to disrupt the offshore wind sector by delivering large cost reductions and safety improvements.
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News
November 2019
Meet the Buyer with SSE Renewables
SSE Renewables will host supply chain events around Scotland enabling local companies to learn more about the opportunities on offer, and meet the Seagreen team and its principal contractors.
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News
October 2019
Launch of Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council
Launch of Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council signals new 8GW ambition for sector
