Crown Estate Scotland has set an end-March 2021 deadline for applications in the 10GW ScotWind leasing round.
The agency will confirm final arrangements for submitting bids on 15 January in a ‘post-adoption addendum’ document.
The final timelines for the round have been ironed out after the Scottish government adopted the offshore wind sectoral plan last week.
Crown Estate Scotland said, however, that it will be able to provide clarifications in response to queries on those final arrangements beyond 15 January and up till near the closing date for applications
Its head of energy & infrastructure John Robertson (pictured) said: “Following publication of the Sectoral Marine Plan last week, we’re now setting out our plans for the coming months.
“By confirming the closing date for applications we hope to give clarity to both applicants and wider stakeholders as to our proposed timeline.
“We are also providing further information to help potential applicants make informed decisions about their applications.
“When selecting both of these dates, Crown Estate Scotland has taken stock of the current state of play in the wider offshore wind sector, and we believe the certainty we are providing today will be important for developers who have an interest in various different markets and leasing processes.”