Plans to create a massive offshore windfarm off the Angus coast have taken a step forward after developers submitted plans to Marine Scotland.
The 213-turbine project, which would sit around 15km off the Angus coast near Dundee, could generate more tham 1000mw for the national grid at Cockenzie.
Now Inch Cape – the joint venture between EDP and Repsol looking to develop the project – has submitted consent applications to the Scottish Government’s marine body to develop the farm and transmission assets.
“The submission of the consent application is an important milestone for the Inch Cape project,” said Repsol UK managing director Ronnie Bonnar.
“It represents another major step towards development of offshore wind power in the outer Firth of Tay, delivering opportunities for communities in the surrounding area to benefit from the investment which is expected to deliver around 1,600 Scottish jobs during construction.
“Offshore wind energy will be critical to delivering the UK’s energy needs in the coming decades and Repsol is committed to being at the heart of this emerging industry.”
The application follows the publication of an environmental impact assessment, which has been made available for the public across Fife, East Lothian and Angus.
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