The landmark was praised by SSE, who called it a “groundbreaking achievement for clean energy in the UK.”
According to the energy giant, the Viking Wind Farm, which consists of 103 turbines, has an installed capacity of 443 megawatts (MW) and is anticipated to provide enough electricity annually to power 500,000 homes.
The energy produced in the Shetland Isles will be able to flow to the rest of the UK thanks to the subsea cable, a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) link. Additionally, it will enable the return of energy to Shetland, guaranteeing the islands’ steady supply.
SSE has committed to investing £1 billion in these two projects, out of a total of £20.5 billion by 2027 for renewable energy infrastructure in the UK.
“The completion of these projects is a significant step in unlocking the green energy potential of the Shetland islands,” stated First Minister John Swinney.
These advancements will support local sustainable economic growth in addition to helping us in our efforts to decarbonize our energy system.
