24/03/2021 | Offshore wind

Next Scottish offshore wind leasing round creates huge opportunities for job creation and investment

24 March 2021 - RenewableUK press release


RenewableUK is welcoming today’s announcement by Crown Estate Scotland of more details about the first round of offshore wind leasing in Scottish waters in a decade.


RenewableUK's Head of Policy and Regulation Rebecca Williams said:


"ScotWind represents a great stride forward for the UK's offshore wind sector, so today’s clarity over the timing of the new leasing round is welcome. It offers multi-billion-pound investment opportunities which can revitalise coastal communities in Scotland and expand the offshore wind supply chain throughout the UK, supporting thousands of jobs.


“Now that we have more details about how the leasing round will work, developers and investors will be able to plan the next steps in bidding for these sites. It’s vital that new leasing supports development of new offshore wind at the cost and scale needed to reach Scotland and the UK’s net zero emissions target”.


“ScotWind unlocks the potential for the UK to ramp up the deployment of more floating offshore projects. We are world leaders in this innovative technology and we can export it around the world”.


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