The Port of Dundee will participate in the Inch Cape offshore wind project. In fact, the company has selected the port as the prefabrication site for the wind turbines of its new wind project. This offshore wind farm, with a capacity of 1.1 GW, will be the largest in Scotland.
Thus, the blades, towers and nacelles will be pre-assembled in the port of Dundee. They will then be delivered 12 km off the coast of Angus.
The choice of Inch Cape is not random. In fact, the Port of Dundee is strategically located for the development of the project. Its proximity to the construction site was a great asset.
In addition, the Port of Dundee has many facilities that are suitable for the construction of an offshore project. In addition, it offers a large storage capacity.
An ambitious project that benefits the Port of Dundee
The completion of its construction will mark a new turning point for renewable energy in Scotland. It will be the largest source of renewable energy in the country. The turbines of the wind farm will have a maximum height of 291 meters.
Inch Cape Offshore Limited is reserving the entire Renewables Hub at the port for this massive project. This is equivalent to 28 soccer fields. Construction will take place from March 2025 to March 2026. Nearly 50 people will be present on the site.
For Adam Ezzamel, project manager, this is a major step forward for the sector. He states:
“Inch Cape will be the largest offshore wind project built in Scotland, and we are delighted to be working with the Port of Dundee on the construction phase of this exciting development…After successfully securing a contract for difference earlier this summer, this latest contract award is another important step towards making the project a reality – and generating low-cost renewable energy for consumers in Britain.”
David Webster, Director of Engineering at Forth Ports, which owns the Port of Dundee, is pleased. He comments:
“This is a very important project for the Port of Dundee, making Forth Ports a partner of choice for the renewable energy sector in Scotland. We have built Scotland’s only bespoke renewable energy facility in the port, which, coupled with Dundee’s proximity to the North Sea project site and the Tay’s natural deep waters, makes the port perfectly suited to the requirements of this major contract for the Inch Cape offshore wind farm.”
John Alexander of Dundee City Council welcomes the agreement. He is excited about the opportunities available to the city.
