We are working to develop the infrastructure, supply chain and investment mechanisms to ensure Scotland captures the maximum economic benefit from offshore wind developments around the UK and beyond.
If you are interested in exploring supply chain opportunities for your business in the offshore wind sector, contact us to find out how we can help.
Offshore wind power: priorities for research and development, and innovation
This paper outlines the research and development and innovation priorities for offshore wind power generation in Scotland as identified by the work of Scottish Enterprise.
The paper summarises the findings of Scottish Enterprise's foresighting report, 'Innovation in Offshore Wind - Insights on Strategic Direction, Priorities and Approach', which is currently under consultation.
If you would like to take part in the consultation process for this foresighting report, please email offshorewind@scotent.co.uk for a copy of the report and further details.
Scotland's offshore wind route map
The industry-led Route Map sets out the ambitions for the industry in Scotland. The Offshore Wind Route Map has been published on the Scottish Government’s website.
Scottish offshore renewables development sites: Aberdeen city and shire cluster
Scotland's extensive coastline means there are numerous offshore development sites across the country and all offer your company the chance for a successful investment in Scotland.
Scottish offshore renewables development sites: west coast
This brochure from Scottish Development International lists current and potential offshore renewables sites as descripted in the National Renewable Infrastructure Plan.
UK offshore wind report 2010 - Crown Estate
This document provides energy targets for the UK as a whole, including some extra detail on the general status of development. The document also has an overview of the required expansion and corresponding developments for the supply chain for Round 3 projects.
What does the Round 3 announcement mean?
Briefing note from RenewableUK (previously British Wind Energy Association) on offshore wind energy detailing the cost and grid implications for the expansion of offshore wind as well as project details for Round 1 and Round 2 allocations.
BVG Associates for Crown Estate: a guide to an offshore wind farm
This report provides an itemised introduction to the various components and processes involved in the development of an offshore wind farm. The document includes generic cost indicators using a ‘typical’ wind farm of 500 MW in size as a benchmark, and lists indicative suppliers for each component or process detailed.
Scottish Enterprise: National Renewables Infrastructure Plan
This report sets out the conclusions of the first stage of the development of the National Renewables Infrastructure Plan (N-RIP). Highlighting the potential for nearby supply chain clustering benefits for the locations identified.
Carbon Trust - Offshore wind power: big challenge, big opportunity (CTC743)
An study from 2008 that presents the fundamental reasoning behind the political support for offshore wind, and quantifies what is necessary to meet 2020 targets.