Vattenfall has helped to shortlist 16 projects for a €3m scientific research programme backed by the EU to understand the environmental impacts of offshore wind farms.
The research projects will be carried out at the 92.4MW Aberdeen Bay offshore wind farm off the coast of Scotland, also known as the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC).
The shortlisted projects include analysis of the distribution and movement of different bird, mammal and fish species, looking at the effect of offshore wind on the environment and societies, as well as studies focused on geology.
A panel made up of Vattenfall officials, scientists, environmental agencies and the Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group shortlisted the 16 projects from almost 100 applications.
The panel is expected to announce the successful projects by the end of the year.
The EU is providing up to half of the funding for the programme,
EOWDC project director at Vattenfall Adam Ezzamel said: “It is important to harness the EOWDC as an opportunity to conduct in-depth research into offshore wind at a full-scale, near-shore facility.”
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Aberdeen hopefuls unveiled
16 projects shortlisted for €3m research project at 92.4MW wind farm
By EBS