Moray East Document Library
Our document library page contains environmental statements, reports, applications, and general information about the project. This material is for the general public.
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Eastern-Area-Scoping-Report.pdf | Eastern Area Scoping Report |
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Moray-West-Offshore-Transmission-Infrastructure-Scoping-Report.pdf | Moray West Offshore Transmission Infrastructure Scoping Report |
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Moray-West-Onshore-Transmission-Infrastructure-Scoping-Report.pdf | Moray West Onshore Transmission Infrastructure Scoping Report |
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MORL-WDA-Scoping-Report-May-2016-16MB.pdf | MORL WDA Scoping Report May 2016 16MB |
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Non-Technical-Summary-As-Published.pdf | Non Technical Summary As Published |
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Transmission-Infrastructure-Scoping-Report-2014.pdf | Transmission Infrastructure Scoping Report 2014 |
Moray East Key Facts
- Consent for construction of up to 1,116MW granted in 2016
- CfD for 950MW awarded in 2017
- Connection to National Grid at a new substation to be constructed at New Deer in Aberdeenshire via underground cable (planning permission granted by Aberdeenshire Council in 2014)
- Total underground export cable corridor route 86km (52km offshore and 34km onshore)
- Total wind farm Area – 295km2
- Maximum turbine blade-tip height – 204m (669 feet)
- Minimum distance from shore – 22km (13.5 miles).
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40%
Of Scotland's electricity will be provided
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1.7
Million tonnes of CO2 emissions saved every year
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1.43
Million homes throughout the UK could be powered
500
Kilometers of cabling will be installed across the site
