When it comes to renewable energy, Scotland is one of the world’s leaders, especially in the area of offshore wind power. The nation is ideally situated for the development of wind and tidal energy projects due to its abundance of natural resources, which include strong winds and high tides.
Offshore wind power is the main focus of Scotland’s renewable energy strategy, with the country aim to generate the equivalent of 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020. The Scottish government has set a target of developing 11GW of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030, which would be enough to power all of Scotland’s households.
The 950MW Moray East Offshore Wind Farm, the 1.1GW Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm, and the 1.5GW Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm are just a few of the huge offshore wind projects that are now being developed in Scottish waters. In the upcoming years, it is anticipated that these projects would significantly expand Scotland’s renewable energy sector and provide thousands of new employment.
The development of offshore wind power in the United Kingdom as a whole has also advanced significantly, with numerous sizable projects currently being built in English and Welsh waters. By 2030, the UK government hopes to produce 40 GW of offshore wind energy, which would be enough to power every house in the nation.
