Scottish Power heads west for US offshore wind rush – Telegraph.co.uk

Based on the size of the licence, the wind farm could grow to an estimated capacity of 1,500MW, three times the size of the largest offshore wind farm now operating in the UK. Its second project will be located off the coast of North Carolina and is expected to power-up by 2025 and, given the scale of the area, is expected to generate around 2,500MW at full potential.

Scottish Power Renewables is already developing projects in Germany and France but its move beyond European borders fires the starting gun on UK offshore wind exports into the global market.

We as a country are seen to be the leaders in this type of technology. Its great to be creating opportunities and developing skills in the UK, but also to see these being exported, Mr Anderson said.

Emma Pinchbeck of RenewableUK, the industrys trade body, said the US is emerging as an important export destination for the UK wind industry.

British innovation and expertise are valued highly around the world. Other countries are looking closely at our world-leading offshore wind industry and seeking to learn from it, so that they can emulate our success, she said.

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