Developers behind the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre say the public must come to “their own conclusions” about the scheme.
It was essential that people recognised the “economic potential” of the EOWDC, said David Rodgers of Vattenfall.
He was speaking in advance of Donald Trump’s appearance at the Scottish Parliament tomorrow, when the US businessman will give evidence to the energy committee.
The £200million EOWDC project is a joint venture by Vattenfall, engineering firm Technip and Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group.
It would allow offshore windfarm developers and supply chain companies to test new designs, prove products and receive independent validation and accreditation before commercial deployment.
Mr Trump told the Scottish Government it risked destroying tourism if permission was granted for the 600ft turbines.
Last night, Mr Rodgers said the recent publicity surrounding the EOWDC proposal had given people a good foundation on which to make up their own minds about its economic potential.
He said: “The exchange of views between those for and against the proposal is important and helps people to understand the arguments and to reach their own conclusions.
“We have been delighted by the level of support coming forward for the EOWDC and renewable energy in general. We continue to work closely with all interests to ensure we deliver a scheme that will help capture the north-east’s economic potential in offshore wind and make a big impact on Britain’s green-energy objectives.”