The world’s biggest offshore floating wind farm is set to be built off the coast of Scotland after the project was given the green light. When operational, off the coast of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.
The development – part of the Innovation and Target Oil and Gas leasing round from Crown Estate Scotland – was hailed as “great news” by First Minister Humza Yousaf. “Scotland is one of the best places in the world to develop offshore wind and its supply chain, and we are determined to maximise the huge economic opportunity offshore wind can bring,” he said.
“We have a strong record in delivering robust consents, ensuring the right projects are built in the right place at the right time.” “Green Volt is of international significance, placing Scotland at the leading edge of a new floating wind sector,” he said. This multi-billion pound development can now move forward confidently, creating hundreds of local jobs and proving that the UK and Scottish supply chain is ready to deliver commercial scale floating projects, at pace.”