Pentland floating wind project wins CfD in AR7

The Pentland floating wind project has been successful in it's bid for a Contract for Difference in Allocation Round 7. This 100MW floating wind project will be situated in the Pentland Firth off the North Coast of Scotland near Dounreay and, when completed, will join Scotland's two other floating operational wind farms, Hywind Scotland and Kincardine.

Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm is being developed by Highland Wind Limited and is majority owned by funds managed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). Project development activities are being led by Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP), CIP’s exclusive offshore wind development partner.

In November 2025, the project secured significant investment from the National Wealth Fund (NWF), Great British Energy (GBE) and the Scottish National Investment Bank, further supporting the UK's clean energy ambitions, bolstering energy security and supporting skilled jobs. They join existing project partners Eurus Energy UK Ltd and minority shareholder Hexicon AB.

Nischal Agarwal, Partner in CIP, said, "Floating wind has the potential to unlock deep-water resources, strengthening energy security while accelerating the transition to net zero. Pentland demonstrates how this technology can be deployed responsibly and commercially, helping to position Scotland and the UK at the forefront of a global floating offshore wind industry."

Richard Copeland, Project Director of the Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm, said, "This CfD award provides the certainty needed to progress Pentland towards delivery and to work closely with the Scottish and UK supply chain as we move into the next phase of development. The project presents a real opportunity to support skilled jobs, invest in local communities and build long-term capability in floating offshore wind. We are committed to ensuring that the economic benefits of Pentland are felt across Caithness, Scotland and the wider UK."