Scottish Government greenlights 2GW Moray Firth offshore wind projects

Michael Holder
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Credit: Ocean Winds

North and South Caledonia projects combining fixed bottom and floating wind turbines expected to start construction in 2030 subject to securing Contracts for Difference

The Scottish government has given the green light to two major offshore wind farms in the Moray Firth, comprising 2GW of capacity that is expected to provide enough power for around two million UK homes...

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