en.Wedoany.com Reported - Ocean Winds announced on July 17 that its Caledonia offshore wind project in Scotland has received an offshore development permit from the Scottish Government, marking the completion of the final major regulatory approval for the project.

The Caledonia offshore wind project has a planned capacity of approximately 2GW and is located in the Moray Firth area off the northeast coast of Scotland, about 40 kilometers from the shore. The project is divided into two sites, north and south, covering a total area of 429 square kilometers, with plans to install up to 140 turbines. Due to water depths ranging from 40 to 100 meters, the project will adopt a hybrid approach primarily using fixed-bottom foundations, supplemented by floating foundations. The offshore wind project is developed by Ocean Winds, a joint venture equally owned by EDP Renewables and Engie. Previously, the project received onshore planning permission from Aberdeenshire Council in May 2026, covering underground cable infrastructure for grid connection..

Once operational, the Caledonia offshore wind project is expected to supply power to approximately 2 million households and will create over 200 long-term technical jobs during the operational phase. Ocean Winds plans to commence offshore construction in 2030, subject to the project winning a future Contracts for Difference auction and reaching a final investment decision. Ocean Winds already operates two offshore wind farms in the Moray Firth: Moray East (950MW) and Moray West (882MW)..