Interesting !10 Jun 2020 09:29
A ‘huge’ multi-billion pound investment opportunity has opened up with the launch of Scotland’s first offshore wind leasing round in a decade, the country’s seabed regulator has claimed.
Crown Estate Scotland, who manages Scottish seabed leasing for renewable energy, has today announced the first stage of the ScotWind offshore wind leasing round.
It claims total investment in Scottish projects could surpass £8 billion.
From today, investors and developers will be able to register interest in obtaining an ‘option agreement’ with Crown Estate Scotland.
Scotland’s energy minister, Paul Wheelhouse, described the move as a “pivotal moment” in the development of the country’s offshore wind sector and an opportunity to help develop a response to the Covid-19 pandemic.