We are at the beginning of the process for the Outer Solway. We have been awarded an exclusivity agreement from the Crown Estate for an area of search within the Outer Solway and over the next four months, we will be investigating the feasibility of developing an offshore wind farm proposal within this area.

The area that we are currently considering for a potential site will be at least eight kilometres away from the coastline and fully within the broader area identified in Marine Scotland Science’s Scoping Report.  This is south of Luce Bay and to the north of the Isle of Man.

DONG Energy is undertaking a feasibility study to consider the potential for a development site within this area of search for around 300 MW generation capacity, which is likely to be a site area of around 60km², generating enough energy to meet the average needs of up to 230,000 homes. The project will contribute to helping Scotland fulfil its commitment to generate 100% of electricity demand from renewables by 2020.

DONG Energy is currently committed to a period of early consultation with key stakeholders, to establish their views on the potential viability of an offshore wind farm in the area and to get their views on the key elements that should be included in any subsequent full public consultation.

Further progress on any project is subject to the granting of additional rights by The Crown Estate.

DONG Energy would then be in a position to bring forward site specific proposals, which would be the subject of a full public consultation, including all interested stakeholders, and in due course apply for consent from the Scottish Government.