Floating offshore wind is an innovative technology with an exciting future in Scotland. Floating wind farms can be positioned in deeper water than is possible with traditional turbines fixed to the ocean floor, giving access to stronger, more consistent wind. This greater flexibility when siting a project also allows turbines to be placed further away from the shore, minimising visual impact and addressing concerns of other users of the sea.
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RENEWABLE energy giant Ørsted has announced plans to develop big floating windfarms off Scotland in a move that underlines the appeal of the country to international investors. The Danish company said it plans to bid for offshore acreage in the ScotWind licensing round, which has generated huge interest already. A range of energy sector heavyweights, including BP and Scottish Hydroelectric owner SSE, have said they plan to participate in the landmark round. Launched by Crown Estate Scotland in June last year, ScotWind is the first offshore wind leasing round to cover acreage off the country for a decade. When the round was launched, Crown Estate Scotland held out the prospect it could pave the way to around 10 new commercial windfarms being developed off Scotland and help to unlock £8 billion investment.
UK: Orsted announces partnership with Falck Renewables and BlueFloat Energy to unlock floating wind potential in Scotland energy-pedia.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from energy-pedia.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.