The decision to approve the onshore scheme is the next step for SSE Renewables’ offshore wind farm, said the developer. The project is now awaiting approval of a Section 36 application by Scottish Government ministers for the offshore aspects of Berwick Bank.

“This consent can be added to the approval of onshore infrastructure in East Lothian. Therefore we know we can plug in what will be the largest single offshore wind farm in the world. We now need Scottish Government to approve the Section 36 application and allow us to power it up”, said Alex Meredith , Project Director.