Scottish Government Approves Floating Wind Farm

Development will create 110 jobs.

Planning consent for an eight turbine 6MW offshore wind farm around 15 km south-east of Aberdeen has been granted by Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy, Paul Wheelhouse, MSP. The floating development by Kincardine Offshore Windfarm Limited will: Support the creation of around 110 jobs during assembly, installation and through ongoing operations and maintenance activities Have a generating capacity up to a maximum of 50 MW – enough to power the equivalent of almost 56,000 homes Prevent CO2 emissions of more than 94,500 tonnes per year Mr Wheelhouse said: “Once operational, this pioneering, 50MW Kincardine Offshore Windfarm will produce enough electricity... ... More: Official Press Release Scottish Government

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