01/18/2022

'ScotWind' seabed tender: 25 GW of offshore wind auctioned

The Crown Estate Scotland auctioned 8,600 km² of sea space which could host almost 25 GW of offshore wind. With 15 GW most of the capacity that will now be developed will be floating offshore wind.

Official Press Release WindEurope:

Scotland awards seabed rights for massive amounts of offshore wind, most of it floating

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The Crown Estate Scotland has announced the results of the “ScotWind” seabed tender. They auctioned 8,600 km² of sea space which could host almost 25 GW of offshore wind. 17 projects won. With 15 GW most of the capacity that will now be developed will be floating offshore wind. The system the Scots have used for awarding seabed leases ensures the new offshore wind farms will be delivered at the lowest cost for consumers and taxpayers.

The Crown Estate Scotland today announced the results of the ScotWind seabed tender. The tender was extremely popular. They received 74 bids for the 15 areas that were auctioned – which amount to 8,600 km² of sea space. They awarded 17 projects, which cover just over 7,000 km² and add up to a total capacity of almost 25... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope