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12 Aug 2025

White Cross floating wind farm secures full consent despite local opposition

Photo by Veronica White First floating wind demonstration project approved for Celtic Sea Flotation Energy and Cobra have secured full onshore and offshore planning approval for their 100 MW White Cross floating offshore wind project in the Celtic Sea. North Devon councillors granted consent for the onshore infrastructure in May, with North Devon Council […]

22 Feb 2017

Floating wind farm – Scottish trial being developed

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Innovative wind power company Dounreay Trì has awarded the construction contract for a novel floating wind farm approximately 9km off the northern coast of Scotland to Scottish energy service company, Global Energy Group, subject to approval by Marine Scotland and the Scottish Government. The Dounreay Trì floating wind demonstration project will comprise a single semi-submersible platform with two five-megawatt wind turbines, […]