FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions.
Winds are stronger and more consistent offshore than in a comparable onshore wind project. There is also greater potential to install larger turbines at sea relative to onshore. The combination of high wind speeds and larger turbines allows for more energy generation than from a standard-size onshore wind farm. Not only will an offshore wind farm generate more energy, but it will also generate energy on a more consistent basis as winds at sea are generally much stronger and regular than onshore. This consistency makes it easier for the grid operator to integrate this renewable electricity source.
Floating wind turbines can typically be located in areas with sea depths over 60 metres, harnessing the best wind resources and opening new sites in deeper waters for power generation. Most offshore wind turbines today are fixed to the seabed, so-called bottom-fixed, and in more shallow waters. The next generation of turbines are designed to float in the water, allowing development further out to sea where winds are stronger but where water depths make bottom-fixed designs uneconomic. Floating turbines are moored to the seabed with multiple mooring lines and anchors, in much the same way as a floating oil platform. ESB is currently evaluating different floating wind concepts and will select the optimal solution for Malin Sea Offshore Wind Farm.
The INTOG (Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas) seabed leasing round was won by the Crown Estate Scotland to award projects that promote innovation in offshore wind development and the decarbonisation of the oil and gas sector.
https://www.crownestatescotland.com/news/intog-13-projects-selected-to-support-green-innovation-and-help-decarbonise-north-sea
Suppliers who wish to register their interest in the project should contact us using the details provided on the Contact Us page.
ESB is currently developing a Stakeholder and Community Engagement Plan which will set out how we intend to engage with all stakeholders that may either have an interest in or be affected by the project. This will include direct engagement, webinar, public exhibitions, etc.. We also invite all those with any queries or interests to contact us at any time through the information on the Contact Us page.