Offshore wind farm begins work towards a greener Scotland

A SCOTS wind farm has now begun generating power into the country through the national grid, with the overall project anticipated to be completed by summer 2025.

Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) wind farm, 15.5k off the coast of Fife will be a large contributor in helping Scotland achieve its net zero carbon emissions targets.

When completed the farm will have 54 wind turbines that will generate 450 MW of clean, green electricity throughout the country, enough to power around 375,000 Scottish homes. 

Some communities will have been affected by the installation of these wind turbines. Matthias Haag NgG project director has thanked these communities for their continued patience.

However, Neart na Gaoithe has given back to the communities it is working with throughout Scotland. 

Supporting several different community projects including Dunbar Youth Football Club and Anstruther Philharmonic Society, as well as helping local business such as Forth Ports at Dundee and I&H Brown, keeping community at the forefront of their work.

Ryanne Burges, director of offshore and Ireland for EDF Renewables, commented: “NnG is a pivotal project in the EDF Renewables UK and Ireland portfolio as we accelerate towards a net zero future where clean energy powers our lives.

It will continue to bring significant benefits to local communities across the east coast of Scotland through support for local projects and initiatives, the supply chain and through local jobs for local people.

The project is due to be completed by next summer and is expected to offset over 400,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year. 

Paul Lennon, head of offshore wind and hydrogen at ESB added: “NnG is an important project for ESB and we welcome the much-anticipated export of first power from the project.

“We look forward to the wind farm becoming fully operational next year. It will contribute to a reduction in carbon emissions from UK electricity generation, play an important part in the economy of the east coast of Scotland and in turn help deliver on ESB’s net zero ambitions.”