First turbine installed at giant Seagreen offshore wind farm

First turbine installed at giant Seagreen offshore wind farm

SSE Renewables is celebrating a “major milestone” after the first turbine was successfully installed at what will be Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm.

It marks the start of the turbine installation phase at the 1.1 gigawatt (GW) Seagreen development, which will also hold the title of the world’s deepest fixed bottom offshore wind farm once complete.

A total of 114 Vestas turbines will be installed about 16 miles off the coast of Angus, with full commissioning expected in 2023.