SSE Renewables and TotalEnergies have announced all Vestas turbines at the 1075MW Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm off the coast of Scotland are now fully operational.
The wind farm comprises 114 V164-10.0MW turbines and is situated 27 km off the Angus coast in the North Sea’s Firth of Forth.
Seagreen is now Scotland’s largest wind farm as well as the world’s deepest fixed-bottom offshore wind farm, with its deepest foundation installed at a record 58.7 metres below sea level.
Seagreen is operated from a dedicated onshore operations and maintenance base at Montrose Port.
Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf said: “The Seagreen offshore windfarm is a fantastic example of the work being done to unleash Scotland’s renewable potential, as we seek to lead the world in the transition to net zero.
“This significant milestone for Seagreen is also significant for Scotland, taking us a step closer to creating a net zero energy system that delivers affordable, secure and clean energy.
“Delivering on our climate obligations is an absolute priority for the Scottish Government – so too is our unwavering commitment to a just transition for workers.
“We are determined to maximise the economic opportunity Scotland’s offshore wind potential presents, by developing local supply chains, embedding innovation, boosting skills, creating jobs, and benefitting people and communities.”
UK Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho said: “Offshore wind is a resounding British success story and Seagreen becoming operational is yet more proof of our world-leading status.
“Not only has it become Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm, but it also results in the UK having the world’s five largest operational windfarms off its shores.”
Seagreen is a joint venture between TotalEnergies (51%) and SSE Renewables (49%) and was one of the largest construction projects ever undertaken in Scotland.
Alistair Phillips-Davies, Chief Executive of SSE plc said: “This is a big milestone for Seagreen and for Scotland. It shows that this country not only has world-class renewable resources but also world-class teams able to deliver major clean energy projects at scale.
“But if we are to fully realise this country’s potential we need many more Seagreens and we look forward to working with governments, partners, investors and local communities to bring more landmark projects like this forward in the future.”