Projects · Renewables

Off the west coast of the Isle of Lewis (~5-13 km offshore)·In developmentRenewables

Spiorad na Mara Offshore Wind Farm

  • StageOffshore consent application submitted to Marine Directorate (17 Mar 2026)
  • Next milestoneOffshore consent decision and onshore planning application to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; construction could begin 2028/29
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Northland Power ScotWind, Spiorad na Mara submits planning consent application for offshore elements →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Offshore consent decision and onshore planning application to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; construction could begin 2028/292 November 2026 · previously: Submit/determine offshore consent application
  • Stage: Offshore consent application submitted to Marine Directorate (17 Mar 2026)2 November 2026 · previously: Offshore Section 36/marine licence application submitted (Mar 2026), under determination; onshore permit application filed (2026)

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