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A new leasing round for offshore wind sites in Scotland is expected to commence in October 2019, Crown Estate Scotland has announced.
The public body said the date is a target but “not a firm commitment”.
The deadline for applications is likely to fall somewhere between February and April 2020. Successful applicants are expected to receive offers for leasing agreements following the publication of the final version of the Scottish government’s sectoral plan for offshore wind between May and July 2020.
John Robertson, senior development manager for Crown Estate Scotland, said: “Scotland has the potential to be a major focus for offshore wind activity in the coming years. This can bring with it the development of a world class supply chain and an economic boost for communities across the country, in addition to providing an ideal route to help us further decarbonise our economy and meet our climate change targets.
“We want to provide clarity around our leasing proposals. We’ll continue to liaise closely with the industry and others in the coming months, and we’ll confirm the exact launch date in due course.”
Crown Estate Scotland has promised to give a further update on the timetable in July 2019.
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