Havbredey is a proposed floating offshore windfarm located off the North West of Scotland.
The project is owned by Northland Power (75.5%) and ESB (24.5%), with Northland leading on the development, construction, and operation of the windfarm.
Location
Havbredey is located approximately 27km north west of Cape Wrath off the North coast of mainland Scotland.
Project facts
Floating technology
using the latest industry standards
1.5GW
Projected generating capacity
391km2
Array Area
Up to 110 wind turbines
each comprising a floating substructure, and associated mooring system and anchors
2.1 million
Number of Scottish homes whose average annual electricity needs could be met with renewable electricity
2.9 million
The equivalent number of tonnes of harmful carbon emissions that could be saved every year.
385m
maximum blade tip height
75 - 116m
Water depth
10.8m/s
Mean wind speed at hub height
Benefits
Havbredey has the potential to deliver substantial benefits to the local, regional, and national economies and represents a significant, new, and long-term investment into Scotland’s energy infrastructure.
The project will provide many new opportunities for local communities, including the creation of new jobs and openings for the local supply chain, which will include working in partnership with our main contractors on the various phases of the project, as well as working directly with the project team.
Indicative Timeline
April 2022
Northland awarded two offshore wind projects in the ScotWind leasing round.
2025
Request for offshore scoping opinion
2028/29
Offshore and onshore consent submissions
2032
Start of construction
2035
Grid connection available
2036
Fully operational
35 years
Anticipated operating life of wind farm
About the developers
Havbredey is being developed by Northland Power and ESB.
