ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) has submitted an offshore consent application to the Scottish government for its proposed 3GW MarramWind floating wind farm off the east coast of Scotland.
The developer, which acquired full ownership of the ScotWind project in November following Shell’s exit, has also lodged a separate planning application with Aberdeenshire Council covering the onshore elements of the scheme.
According to the consent filings, MarramWind could comprise up to 225 floating wind turbines and four offshore substations. The project is planned to be developed in three phases.
MarramWind has secured a grid connection at SSEN’s proposed Netherton Hub substation near Peterhead. Connection dates are expected to be offered by the National Energy System Operator later this year as part of its ongoing Connections Reform process.
A ScottishPower Renewables spokesperson said: “We’re pleased to have submitted our key planning consents for MarramWind and achieved this important milestone so early in the year.
“This has been shaped by the huge amount of dialogue, engagement and consultation carried out over the last three years, and our thanks to everyone who has contributed. We will continue to progress this exciting clean energy project at pace to bring the MarramWind offshore wind farm to life.”
If approved, MarramWind would be among the largest floating offshore wind projects globally and a major contributor to Scotland’s offshore wind ambitions under the ScotWind programme.
