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Plans for a floating offshore wind project off the Aberdeenshire coast have been submitted by developers, it is understood.
In a joint project by Pilot Offshore Renewables and Atkins, Kincardine Offshore Windfarm Ltd, want to construct eight turbines around 10 miles off the coast, south of Aberdeen. It has been said that placing the turbines on semi-submersible platforms would slash construction and installation costs.
A period of consultation regarding the proposals will soon be launched by those behind the initiative, but it has been reported that Kincardine aims to start construction in 2016 and have the wind farm in operation by the end of 2017.
Allan MacAskill, Director of Pilot Offshore Renewables, is quoted as saying: "This is an exciting project that will demonstrate the potential of floating technology in the global offshore wind industry."
Dr Richard Wakefield, Senior Marine Scientist at Atkins, added: "We have carried out the initial environmental assessments for the Kincardine Offshore Wind project and are really excited by the site, the technology and its potential to open the industry up to deeper waters and more productive turbines."
(JP/CD)
