Green goals off the coast of Angus
Seagreen offshore wind farm is set to be Scotland’s
largest offshore wind farm and the country’s single
largest source of renewable energy.
This fantastic feat of engineering and innovation will
be built 27km off the Angus coast by leading renewable
energy developer SSE Renewables. Construction
offshore for the project is scheduled to start in 2020 with
first generation expected in 2021.
The project will generate enough clean, renewable
energy to power around 1 million homes, making a
significant contribution to the Scottish Government’s net-
zero ambitions. But, the benefits of Seagreen go further
than just the generation of renewable energy.
The project is bringing investment and long-term
jobs, across a range of disciplines, to the area, including
at its Operations and Maintenance base at Montrose
Port which will be the official ‘home’ of the project for the
lifetime of its operation.
And as the project’s home, the team want to help
foster and grow the thriving community here in Angus
by getting involved with groups close to the heart of the
local community and be a good neighbour throughout
construction and operation.
Carnoustie Rugby Club is an incredibly important part
of this wonderful community, providing local rugby for
people of all ages and abilities, from Micros all the way
up to Golden Oldies. Seagreen has been lucky enough
to be the sponsor for the Micros team this rugby season,
and it’s been great to see the team wearing their kits,
emblazoned with the Seagreen logo on the pitch.
The team has also worked to get to know the local
communities by helping them with their efforts to make
the Angus coastline a little more green through beach
cleaning efforts organised by local groups, East Haven
Together and Monifieth Eco Force.
The wider community is also set to benefit from
a £1.8m community fund from the project. The team
is currently working with the key community councils
to establish how the fund can best help them support
transformational projects in the area. In addition to this
there is also a commitment to establish a £400,000
STEM Fund to attract young people to STEM based
careers and provide resources to support STEM based
learning at local primary and secondary schools across
Angus.
The past six months have been a very exciting time
for the Seagreen project, with plans moving forward and
contracts being awarded. There’s still a lot to be done
and we look forward to continuing to build relationships
with communities.
For more information about Seagreen you can go on-
line to the project website at www.seagreenwindenergy.
com.
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