Thistle Wind Partners (‘TWP’) has submitted the offshore consent application for its 1GW Bowdun Offshore Wind Farm project to the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate.
The developer said the fixed-bottom offshore wind project would generate enough renewable energy to power the equivalent of more than 1.2 million households once operational.
TWP added that the project is expected to support more than 700 jobs in Scotland during the five-year construction phase and around 60 long-term operations and maintenance roles.
The offshore consent submission means both the offshore and onshore elements of the project are now under determination after the onshore application was lodged with Aberdeenshire Council in November 2025.
“Submitting our offshore consent application marks a major step forward for the Bowdun Offshore Wind Farm and reflects the significant progress made by the team to date,” said Ian Taylor, Bowdun project director.
“Bowdun has been designed not only to deliver up to 1GW of clean, reliable power, but to maximise economic value for Scotland – supporting a strong domestic supply chain and creating high-quality jobs across development, construction and long-term operations.”
“We are committed to working closely with local communities, suppliers and stakeholders as the project progresses, and we see real opportunity for the north-east of Scotland to play a significant role, particularly through our planned operations and maintenance base.”