– Salamander site study assessing impact on fish populations
– Salamander partnership submits offshore consent application for 100MW wind farm
– Simply Blue Group partners with Scottish universities to research fish migration patterns in connection to Salamander project
Salamander, a joint venture partnership among Ørsted, Simply Blue Group, and Subsea7, has submitted an offshore consent application for a proposed 100MW floating offshore wind farm. The project, located 35km off the coast of Peterhead, aims to secure permission for its offshore elements and is subject to approval by Scottish Ministers. The project won its contract in the Crown Estate Scotland’s INTOG leasing round in March and is expected to start commercial operations in 2028.
The project director for Salamander, Hugh Yendole, emphasized the importance of timely delivery to support the UK supply chain and encourage investment in local ports and technologies. Orsted owns 80% of the project, while Simply Blue Energy and Subsea each own 10%. The project differs from traditional offshore wind installations as the turbines will be mounted on floating type foundations.
Simply Blue Group has partnered with Scottish universities to investigate the impact of floating wind farms on marine ecosystems, particularly focusing on fish populations. The University of Highlands and Islands’ Environmental Research Institute and the University of Aberdeen will conduct research on how the Salamander project affects fish migration patterns. The proposed Salamander site will serve as a monitoring base to gather data on variations in fish movement availability.