Wind Energy – Scotland
Salamander Offshore Wind Farm, one of the most advanced floating wind projects in the UK, has been awarded Section 36 Consent and associated Marine Licences.
With this consent, the Scottish Government grants Salamander’s developers the go-ahead to build and operate the floating array.
A joint venture partnership between Ørsted, Simply Blue Group and Subsea7, Salamander’s floating array will be sited approximately 35 km off the coast of Peterhead and have a capacity of up to 100 MW.
It will play a crucial role in unlocking the full potential of Scotland’s deepwater wind resources and setting the stage for future ScotWind developments by demonstrating cutting-edge floating wind technology at a commercial scale.
Achieving Section 36 Consent represents a major milestone for both the project and the delivery of the floating offshore wind pipeline. It also marks a significant step forward in the Scottish Government’s commitment to the floating offshore wind industry.
Their doubling of governmental consenting resource in 2024 likely contributed to the Directorate’s ability to grant this consent in around 15 months.
