GIANT structures that will make up part of Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm have arrived in the Moray Firth.
The first eight turbine jackets arrived at Global Energy’s Port of Nigg on Saturday that will make up part of the 100-turbine Moray East Offshore Wind Farm.
The structures were delivered by the OHT Osprey vessel.
The 950MW offshore windfarm which will see 100 turbines and 3 offshore substation platforms being installed when completed.
Marcel Sunier, Moray East Offshore Wind Farm project director, said: “I am grateful for all of the work and cooperation which has been undertaken to enable the Moray East project to progress safely in this challenging environment of the global health situation.
“Moray East is strategically important to the security of the UK’s energy supply.
“It will help ensure that the UK’s economic recovery is not impeded by lack of access to low-cost, low carbon energy.”
Once complete, the Moray East Offshore Wind Farm, will generate enough energy to power nearly one million homes in Scotland.
Bart De Poorter, Deme Offshore general manager, added: “The safe arrival of these first eight jackets is a significant milestone and just the beginning of what are exciting times in the progress and timeline for the Moray East Offshore Windfarm.”
