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