Power Generation News – Late January 2026
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The 4.1 gigawatt (GW) development is one of two offshore wind projects in Scotland awarded a Contract for Difference out of 12 across the UK – these agreements guarantee a minimum price for electricity.
Berwick Bank’s will cover the first phase of the wind farm’s development which will deliver about 1.4 GW.
The Scottish government welcomed the development but suggested that more Scottish projects should have been awarded contracts.
Meanwhile conservation groups have opposed Berwick Bank because of its potential impact on seabirds in the area.
SSE’s chief executive Martin Pibworth said the contract enabled the company to advance the project “towards a final investment decision” and “reinforces our commitment at SSE to delivering sustainable growth and long-term value for society, for consumers and for our shareholders”.
He added: “If built to its full projected capacity of more than 4GW, Berwick Bank wind farm can rank among the largest offshore wind projects globally.
“It would represent the single most significant contribution toward achieving the Scottish and UK governments’ offshore wind targets and can accelerate the delivery of homegrown, affordable, and secure clean energy to UK consumers from excellent Scottish offshore wind resources.”
Sourced from BBC website
