Projects · Renewables

Pentland Firth, off Dounreay, Caithness, Highland, Scotland·In developmentRenewables

Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm

  • StageCfD secured in Allocation Round 7 (January 2026); progressing towards final investment decision
  • Next milestoneFinal investment decision expected in 2027, with operations expected to begin in 2030
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm, Offshore Wind Scotland →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Stage: CfD secured in Allocation Round 7 (January 2026); progressing towards final investment decision2 November 2026 · previously: Consented; CfD secured (AR7, Jan 2026); progressing to delivery
  • Next milestone: Final investment decision expected in 2027, with operations expected to begin in 203020 October 2026 · previously: Advance to FID/construction and supply-chain contracting

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