King Discusses Offshore Wind in North East Scotland

Yesterday was a valuable first day at the Floating Offshore Wind Conference in Aberdeen. The plenary session focused on the vital role floating offshore wind has to play in Scotland and the UK’s energy transition, industrial strategy and regional economic growth. But we need to create the conditions that allow projects to progress, supply chains to invest and costs to come down. The consensus was the best solution is a strong pipeline of projects in delivery. Our speakers John Black and Carol Goodall took part in insightful sessions, as we as an industry deepen our collaboration to drive deployment and scaling. #FloatingWind26 #EnergyTransition #Aberdeen

Vicky Goodwin, O&M Technical Authority recently sat down with Global Energy Network to discuss the strategic importance of an MCR (Major Component Replacement) hub in the scaling of Scotland's floating offshore wind sector. The availability of robust operational infrastructure will become a key differentiator on the global stage, driving resilience, investor confidence and local content across the UK. To read the article in full, click here: https://loom.ly/v1J6lFU #RUKGOW26 #FloatingWind #OffshoreWind #EnergyTransition

The start to day two of Scottish Renewables' Offshore Wind conference 26 has been focusing on what’s needed to keep Scotland’s offshore wind pipeline moving, with strong emphasis on certainty, coordination and system reform. A central theme this morning has been the need to move away from the current model of “generation first, network second”, towards a more joined-up approach to planning, grid development and pricing. Reducing uncertainty, improving predictability and aligning network investment with future generation were seen as critical to unlocking confidence, investment and long-term delivery. At Flotation Energy we welcome this continued focus on streamlining and reforming critical areas of grid and charging. #SROffshore26 #FloatingOffshoreWind #SecurityofSupply #SupplyChain #Collaboration #FlotationEnergy

As we look ahead to RenewableUK & Scottish Renewables’ #FloatingWind25 conference, we’re celebrating Green Volt — a world-first floating wind project delivering £2.5 billion to the global economy (gross value added), with much of that investment staying in Scotland and the UK. 🎥 In this video, Kirstine Wood, Head of Communications & Public Affairs at Flotation Energy, shares how Green Volt is creating new jobs and local investment, whilst setting the standard for sustainable growth. Watch now to see how the Green Volt project, located off the East Coast of Scotland, is leading the way in commercialising floating offshore wind. Vårgrønn #GreenVolt #FlotationEnergy #FLOW2025 #FloatingWind #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #Scotland #Sustainability

Our Chief Executive, Barry Macleod recently sat down with The Scotsman to discuss how Scotland is leading the UK’s pursuit of a multi-billion pound floating offshore wind sector. “The UK is now a world leader in offshore wind and we are starting to be a world leader in floating wind as well”. In a wide ranging discussion, Barry explains how our Green Volt project, co-developed with joint venture partner Vårgrønn, is on track to become the world’s largest commercial-scale floating windfarm. Read more, here: https://loom.ly/5Ls169E #EnergyTransition #FloatingWind #EnergySecurity #OffshoreWind

This week marks 25 years of offshore wind energy in the UK. Last year offshore wind accounted for a record 17% of the UK’s electricity and supported 40,000 jobs around the country. At present, the UK has a total generating capacity of 16.1GW of offshore wind - that’s enough to power over 16 million homes each year. The energy transition is advancing and through our portfolio of pioneering floating offshore wind projects, we look forward to playing a leading role in the UK’s clean energy revolution. #OffshoreWind #Generational #EnergyTransition #CleanPower RenewableUK

🎙️ Green Volt Floating Offshore Wind Farm: Matt Green, Flotation Energy   Our host, Stuart R Broadley FEI, is joined by Matthew Green, Project Director for the Greenvolt Group floating offshore wind project, for an in-depth discussion on what it takes to deliver the UK’s first commercial-scale floating wind farm. Green Volt is being developed by Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn, a 560 MW floating windfarm off the East Coast of Scotland and is set to become the world’s largest commercial-scale floating offshore windfarm. 🎧 Listen on your preferred platform: https://lnkd.in/ePZYTp7a #EICPodcasts #GreenVolt #OffshoreWind #UK

Green Volt isn’t just another renewable project — it’s a milestone for the UK’s clean energy future. In her latest LinkedIn article, Kirstine Wood, Head of Communications and Public Affairs at Flotation Energy, shares how this pioneering project will deliver £2.5 billion to the global economy (gross value added). It will create 2,800 direct jobs during construction, and boost regional development through community investment, STEM education and the scaling up of a highly specialised UK floating wind supply chain. 🌍 Green Volt is providing the renewables sector a clear roadmap for what’s next: proving that commercialised floating offshore wind is happening right here, right now, in UK waters. Tap the link in the comments for more ⬇️ Vårgrønn #GreenVolt #FlotationEnergy #FloatingWind #FLOW2025 #RenewableEnergy #STEM #CommunityImpact #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #Scotland

What does it take to move floating wind from demonstration to deployment at scale? After four years of bringing stakeholders to the Kincardine offshore windfarm, the conversations are changing, they’re becoming more practical, more detailed and increasingly focused on delivery. In our latest blog, Kirstine Wood, Head of Communications and Public Affairs, reflects on what we’ve learned from this year’s stakeholder visits, the value of seeing floating wind first-hand and the infrastructure, skills and collaboration needed for what comes next. Read the full blog here: https://loom.ly/FqmoEZU #OffshoreWind #EnergyTransition #UKFloatingWind

Public investment is finally catching up with floating wind momentum. The Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm recently secured £150m potential backing from the National Wealth Fund, Great British Energy and the Scottish National Investment Bank. It’s the first direct stake in a floating project by Great British Energy and a clear signal of confidence in local supply chains, skills and innovation. A big boost for our sector’s future! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eBHtxc6B #FloatingWind #OffshoreRenewables #NetZero