Update to the 2020 Offshore Wind Policy Statement: Scotland’s Offshore Wind ambition
Overview
The outlook for offshore wind in Scotland has changed since the original Offshore Wind Policy Statement was published in 2020, which outlined an ambition that Scotland's 2GW of operational and under construction offshore wind capacity at the time could grow to between 8GW and 11GW by 2030. Since then, there has been a significant increase in the number of potential offshore wind developments due to the ScotWind and the Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) leasing rounds.
Therefore, we believe that now is the right time to highlight key achievements and developments since 2020, and to set out an updated ambition for offshore wind in Scotland.
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Consultation questions preview
The consultation questions are included here for your reference. Please click 'Begin consultation' at the bottom of this page to proceed.
1. Does “up to 40GW of new offshore wind by 2035-2040” demonstrate an appropriate level of ambition for the Scottish Government? Please explain your views.
2. What additional actions do you believe should be taken by the Scottish Government, UK Government and agencies in order to realise the full potential of Scotland’s offshore wind sector?
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Why your views matter
Through this public consultation, the Scottish Government is seeking views on its proposed updated ambition for Scottish offshore wind development.
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