Aberdeen City Council has given the go-ahead for a new substation for the floating Kincardine Offshore Wind Farm.
The Langdykes Road facility will receive power to shore from the 48MW offshore project.
Pilot Energy, who were unavailable for comment, and Atkins will develop the project.
All work must be completed by October 2018 to be accredited under Scotland’s 3.5 Renewables Obligation.