We are determined to ensure that businesses across the north and west of Scotland are in the best position possible to capitalise on the offshore wind opportunities as they emerge. We are working hard to support a supply chain able to serve every phase of a project’s life – from project identification and Environmental Impact Assessments through to consenting, construction, operations and maintenance.
Working towards Scotland's net zero targets, our focus and investment is set to increase further, with offshore wind being acknowledged as a critical component of meeting these targets and especially in Scotland, where the target is to be achieved in advance of the rest of the UK.
The Offshore Wind Sector Deal, approved in March 2019, commits to deploying 30GW of offshore wind by 2030 and 50GW by 2050. It further secures offshore wind’s position within the future energy mix and provides clarity on the route to market for this particular technology. With ScotWind leasing and growing interest from an increasing number of developers in the fixed and floating market, the opportunity for both the domestic and export market is significant.
The pace at which fixed bottom offshore wind has accelerated over past years is testament to the level of innovation and efficiency which has been invested. Floating wind is also now expected to accelerate cost reduction and establish a route to market by the mid to late 2020s. The future leasing rounds lend themselves to significant levels of floating wind deployment around the Highlands and Islands coastline which in turn brings another level of opportunity, both through the capital and operations and maintenance stages of project development.
These are exciting times for the offshore wind industry in Scotland and we are in a terrific position to capitalise on these natural assets and build a thriving offshore wind industry and supply chain for the decades to come.
Visit our Offshore Wind Scotland website for up to date information and opportunities.
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