Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm Issues Scoping Report for Consultation

Caledonia Offshore Windfarm has submitted its first major public document, the Offshore Scoping Report, to Marine Scotland.

The report outlines the technologies under consideration for developing the 2GW offshore wind site in the Moray Firth (429km2 designated NE4 in the ScotWind process). The report also details the work that will be undertaken for the Environmental Impact Assessment which will support the planning application for the project, which is expected to be made in 2024.

Once fully commissioned (expected in 2030), Caledonia will double the Moray Firth’s ability to supply low-cost, low-carbon electricity – with expected capacity meeting the average electricity needs of around two million homes.

Caledonia Project Director Mark Baxter commented: “The ScotWind seabed allocation took place at the beginning of the year, and I am pleased that, after just nine months Caledonia is one of the first projects to publish its scoping report – marking an important early milestone in project development.

“The urgent need for new generation, low-cost energy capacity in the UK and Scotland has been prioritized by Governments, and Caledonia is ideally placed to deliver quickly.

“Caledonia’s Scoping Report comprehensively outlines the options being considered to develop the wind farm and the proposed approach to the project’s Environmental Impact Assessment. We have extensive knowledge, experience and relationships in the Moray Firth, and we look forward to engaging with the individuals, organization’s and communities who have an interest in the project.”

The Scoping Report is open to consultation, with a series of public events being held in November: Wick (7th Nov), Fraserburgh (9th Nov) and Buckie (10th Nov).

Scoping Report available at: www.caledoniaoffshorewind.com/the-project/public-engagement

About Caledonia Offshore Windfarm

Operational in 2030, the 2GW Caledonia development will mark two decades of continuous investment by Ocean Winds in the Moray Firth, providing opportunities for local growth.

With expected capacity of 2GW, Caledonia is expected to double the capacity of the Moray Firth and will be capable of supplying around two million homes with green, low-cost electricity.

The site was awarded to Ocean Winds under the Scottish Government’s ScotWind process and will join Moray East and Moray West as the company’s third offshore wind farm in the UK.

Additional information:

  • Site area: 429km2
  • Water depths: 40 – 100m
  • Expected capacity: 2GW
  • Expected to commence generation: 2030

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