The developer of the Pentland floating offshore wind farm, positioned in Scotland, has submitted an utility to range its Part 36 consent and related marine licences.
The 100 MW undertaking is being developed by Highland Wind Restricted, which is majority-owned by Copenhagen Infrastructure Companions (CIP) by considered one of its CI Funds, with Hexicon as a minority shareholder.
The appliance to range the undertaking’s Part 36 consent and related marine licences is a results of additional survey work and development in undertaking design, in keeping with the press launch.
The consent and related licences had been granted by the Scottish Authorities Marine Directorate earlier this 12 months.
The variations, utilized for beneath S36C of the Electrical energy Act, are stated to refine the undertaking’s design parameters, enabling the wind farm to cut back the variety of generators deployed and the geographical extent of the array whereas sustaining complete capability.
The appliance follows the submission of a screening request by Highland Wind Restricted in August and a screening opinion from the Marine Directorate in September.
“This submission is a results of a big effort to construct a strong undertaking which prioritises sustainability, stays thoughtful of the pure setting, and displays the views of native communities and stakeholders,” stated Richard Copeland, Mission Director.
Situated 7.5 kilometres off the coast of Dounreay in Caithness, the wind farm will function Stiesdal Offshore’s TetraSub floating basis expertise.
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As soon as totally operational in 2026, the Pentland floating offshore wind farm will generate sufficient electrical energy to offer clear power to virtually 70,000 properties.
The undertaking is claimed to create as much as 1,300 full-time equal (FTE) provide chain jobs throughout building and 85 throughout operation, and to ship a lifetime expenditure of GBP 419 million which, in keeping with the developer, is in step with its goal of 40-60 per cent lifetime UK content material.
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