Vision

A world-class offshore wind sector that underpins the transition to net zero by 2045 and maximises the value to Scotland.

Mission

To coordinate and grow the sector, ensuring the Scottish offshore wind industry is more sustainable, competitive, and commercially-attractive, both domestically and in the global offshore wind market.

SOWEC Goals

• Deliver 11GW of fixed and floating offshore wind in Scottish waters by 2030.
• Establish Scotland as a world-class offshore wind sector at the leading edge of technology innovation, driving excellence in efficiency, productivity, safety, and sustainability.
• Support a transformational and rapid increase in economic value, delivering a world-class supply chain in Scotland.
• Develop a highly skilled and diverse workforce, support new entrants, expand apprenticeships and enable transitioning from existing sectors whilst inspiring the future talent pipeline and increasing participation by currently underrepresented groups.
• Champion floating and fixed offshore wind’s contribution to achieving Scotland’s net-zero commitment by 2045, incorporating the oil and gas transition, hydrogen and wider energy system integration.
• Overcome barriers to the deployment of offshore wind in Scottish 
  waters, working with stakeholders to accelerate the delivery of key 
  enabling infrastructure to achieve 2030 and 2045 commitments, 
  that will contribute to a just transition.
• Promote collaboration with relevant stakeholders which aims to 
  ensure offshore wind infrastructure deployment has a positive net 
  gain to biodiversity in Scotland and the marine environment.