Crown Estate Scotland has opened the application window for registered developers to submit projects for the 10GW ScotWind offshore wind leasing round.
The closing date for submitting applications is 31 March, Crown Estate Scotland said.
It said the opening the application window follows the publication by Marine Scotland of the Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy outlining the areas suitable for development.
Crown Estate Scotland added that it has now made available to registered applicants final technical details of the application requirements including provisions reflecting the Sectoral Marine Plan, “which will enable them to make informed applications”.
Crown Estate Scotland head of energy and infrastructure John Robertson said: “Today is an important milestone in the development of ScotWind leasing, and we are looking forward to receiving applications and continuing to work with all interested groups over the coming months.
“Over the last three years, we’ve engaged extensively with industry and other interested groups about the goals and ambitions of ScotWind leasing.
“This has helped ensure a robust and clear process that can successfully deliver the projects of the future and play a big role in Scotland’s net zero ambitions.”