Powering Scotland's future through renewable energy
Moray West is a new offshore wind project in the Moray Firth, north east Scotland
The project will enter full operational phase in 2025. The wind farm is already providing a secure, reliable source of energy as an important step in climate action.
Helping to supply UK homes with renewable energy
Offshore wind is set to deliver the heavy lifting of the UK’s energy requirements, delivering at least 1/3 of the electricity requirement by 2030. The targets are growing, with the latest UK government setting a target of 60GW of offshore wind capacity installed by 2030 as part of a largely decarbonised electricity grid. Offshore wind is offering great value for consumers as well as decarbonising the economy.
Project Information
The Moray West Wind Farm houses 60 turbines with 2 offshore substation platforms.
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1.3 million homes
Powering 1.33 million homes – meeting the average electricity needs of over 1 million homes.
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1.1 million tonnes of CO2
1.1 million tonnes of CO2 emissions saved per year through renewable energy generation.
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225km2 site
The Moray West wind farm will take up a total area of 225km2 in the Moray Firth.
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882MW capacity
882 MW capacity – generating power at CfD prices of £37.35 & £54.23/MWhr (in 2012 prices).
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222m diameter
Turbine rotor diameter on our wind farm – 222m (728 feet).
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22.5km from the coastline
Our wind farm will be a minimum distance from shore – 22.5km (14.0 miles).
Moray West is part of the UK portfolio of Ocean Winds, the joint venture between EDP Renewables and ENGIE formed to develop, build, own and operate offshore wind farms. Moray West stands alongside the operational 950MW Moray East wind farm, also operated by Ocean Winds, and in a few years will be joined by the Caledonia project to complete the trio of Ocean Winds wind farms in the Moray Firth.
Delivered in record time, Moray West is already a multi award winning project, recognised for its innovation in financing and as an important step to sustainable energy security.
Operational Impact
Following on from the busy period at construction yards and ports to fabricate and install Moray West, the project is entering the long term operations phase.
Enduring benefits to the region and the country are being created from the new base in Buckie, Moray as well as the asset management team in Edinburgh – employing skilled staff in new long term careers and supporting new roles in the supply chain.
Embedded as part of the community, the people that power Moray West are proud to support young talent to be inspired by the varied career options available within Ocean Winds, and also ensuring the seamless transition from other sectors.