750 MW Moray West wind project gains support from Highland councillors

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The plan for the construction of 750 MW Moray West wind project gains support from Highland Council’s North Planning Applications Committee.

The project is located in the Moray Firth, Scotland, off the coast of Caithness, in proximity to 950 MW Moray East wind project.

The development of the project started in 2016. Later, EDF Renewables, the project owner, submitted its application for construction in July 2018. The company said that the project will consist of 85 turbines.

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