Ports Key to Scotland’s Floating Wind Boom
Scotland stands ready to lead the world in floating offshore wind power, but success depends on upgrading key ports for assembly and maintenance. With over 40 gigawatts of potential from the ScotWind leasing round, these land-based hubs could create thousands of jobs and drive economic growth if investments keep pace. Challenges Facing Scottish Ports Today Scottish ports have played a supporting role in offshore wind so far, mainly handling final assembly of parts made abroad. Components often come from Europe or Asia, then get put together in places like Aberdeen before heading out to sea. This setup works for small…
