Scale Of The Proposal
The proposed development area is approximately 18 km² and may accommodate up to 30 floating offshore wind foundation units. The structures are described within the Scottish Ministers’ screening opinion dates 7th April 2026, as:
approximately 130 × 130 metres in foorprint
up to 45 metres in height
with around 30 metres visible above sea level
The nearest structures may be located approximately 1.39 km offshore at the closest point to land. The proposal would also involve:
mooring and anchoring systems
chains and safety buoys
ongoing vessel movements
installation and towing operations
temporary exclusion zones during operations
Note the images, below, which show the imagined, immense size of the structures