£3bn project to power one million homes off Angus coast given green light

Plans to create Scotand's largest wind farm - which would power one million homes - has been given the green light by councillors in Angus.

The 3 billion pound project would see a 19 kilometre cable stretch from Carnoustie to a substation at Tealing.

Bosses say it would bring a significant number of jobs to the area.

Lis Royle, Seagreen’s Lead Consent Manager, said: “We are delighted to receive the news from Angus Council and would like to thank them for their continued support and patience with us as we work to deliver Scotland’s single largest source of renewable energy.”

It is expected that the works will begin this Summer.

The electricity generated by the 114-Seagreen turbines over 27km off the Angus coast will be transmitted via subsea cables to a landfall point at Carnoustie.

Once ashore, the electricity will then be transmitted from Carnoustie via 19km of underground cables to the site’s dedicated substation at Tealing.

Lis added: “Normally this would mark the beginning of drop-in events in local halls around the Angus area to share information on our plans and provide an opportunity for local residents to come and speak to us and ask any questions, however, this is currently not possible due to the coronavirus outbreak.

"We are committed to ensuring everyone who is interested has the opportunity to speak with us even though we can’t meet face-to-face.

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