New partnership on second ScotWind floating offshore wind site

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Wind Energy – Floating Wind

Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds have partnered to develop a second ScotWind site of 500 MW east of Shetland, expanding the overall footprint of the Arven Offshore Wind Farm to 2.3 GW.

Picture courtesy: Mainstream Renewable Power.

Arven comprises two sites. The first is the 1.8 GW site east of the Shetland Islands which was awarded to the 50:50 joint venture between Mainstream and Ocean Winds as part of the ScotWind leasing process in 2022.

Separately, Ocean Winds was awarded a 500 MW site in the same NE1 block. Mainstream has now completed its acquisition of a 50% shareholding in Ocean Wind’s holding company and the two sites are now being developed jointly to maximise their potential.

The partners have commenced early-stage local engagement, meeting with supply chain partners, local authorities and fisheries representatives.

Original Source: https://ocean-energyresources.com/2023/08/17/new-partnership-on-second-scotwind-floating-offshore-wind-site/