News – Northland Power ScotWind

Coming Soon – Spring Project Update

18 April 2024

Wind monitoring update

16/04/24

An important part of the design and development process for Spiorad na Mara includes the need to better understand the wind profile on the Isle of Lewis.

Vessel Traffic Survey

21/02/24

On 21st February 2024, we commenced a survey of shipping traffic movements in the area of the proposed Spiorad na Mara offshore wind project. The survey is expected to run for 14 days.

Wind and wave resource monitoring begins

23/10/23

During the week commencing Monday 23 October, the project will be deploying a Floating LiDAR (FLiDAR), to collect wind resource data, within the project site area

Press Release: Scoping Report issued and capacity update at Spiorad na Mara offshore wind farm

20/10/23

The latest milestone to be reached in the development of Spiorad na Mara – a proposed offshore wind farm off the Isle of Lewis – sees the project issue its Scoping Report

SITULA – vessel conducting marine environmental surveys

Marine environmental surveys underway

18/10/23

On 17 October 2023, the project commenced marine environmental surveys within the project site area.

Public information events update

10/08/23

Here is a summary of the recent feedback received, which will be taken into account as we look forward to more events during the months and years ahead.

Spiorad na Mara newsletter summer ’23

20/06/23

We’re delighted to share with you the latest news and information on the proposed Spiorad na Mara offshore wind farm project. We’ve been making real progress and in this, our first newsletter, we feature a wide range of recently completed and ongoing activities, and we take a look at what’s coming up in the months […]

Public information events – June 2023

14/06/23

We're holding a total of four face-to-face public exhibitions, during which members of the local community can receive an update on the latest progress made on the project, and information on what is planned over the months ahead.

Press Release: Northland Power announces partnership with ESB

10/05/23

Agreement for sale of 24.5% stake in Spiorad na Mara and Havbredey projects. Northland to retain a majority equity stake in each project. GLASGOW, May 10, 2023 Northland Power Inc. (“Northland” or the “Company”) has signed definitive agreements with ESB for a 24.5% interest in its ScotWind portfolio (Spiorad na Mara and Havbredey). Northland will […]

Press Release: Offshore surveys commence at Spiorad na Mara

02/05/23

Information gathered will provide detailed understanding of site conditions Surveys are required to inform the project design and Environmental Impact Assessment process GLASGOW, May 2, 2023 Offshore investigation surveys are set to begin across the site of Spiorad na Mara, a proposed fixed-bottom offshore wind project in an area approximately 5-13 kilometres off the west […]

Press Release: Northland Power unveils new names and brand identities for ScotWind projects

23/03/23

Project names and branding designed by Stornoway-based agency following local research and consultation Northland Power Inc. (“Northland” or the “Company”) (TSX: NPI), a global power producer dedicated to helping the clean energy transition, today unveiled new names, brands, and websites for its two Scottish offshore wind projects. The two proposed projects, located off the coast […]

Northland supply chain in Scotland

20/03/23

Northland is committed to supporting the Scottish and UK supply chain and will work in close partnership with local businesses and suppliers to ensure that opportunities are realised. Northland is keen to support the development of a new offshore wind supply chain in the west of Scotland. This will benefit local suppliers and the surrounding […]

The origins of the wind farm names

20/03/23

Spiorad na Mara Set in an area approximately 5-13 kilometres off the west coast of the Isle of Lewis, the site of ‘Spiorad na Mara’ (Gaelic for Spirit of the Sea) neighbours the unique coastline of western Lewis. This area has deep connections with the seafaring industry. The wind farm’s brand identity is a tribute […]

Northland Power in Scotland

02/02/23

ScotWind was the first round of offshore wind leasing in Scottish waters for a decade. The ScotWind leasing process enabled developers to apply for seabed rights to plan and build windfarms in Scottish waters. The result is that there are now 20 offshore wind projects with option agreements confirmed, which together total up to 27.6GW of […]