Update to the 2020 Offshore Wind Policy Statement: Scotland’s Offshore Wind ambition

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Closes 13 Aug 2025

Questions

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?