Scotland's offshore wind route map: developing Scotland's offshore wind industry to 2020

CONCLUSION

To ensure that Scotland captures the biggest sustainable economic growth opportunity for a generation, it is essential that everybody plays their part in the development of large scale offshore wind.

Scotland's renewable energy target of 80% of Scotland's electricity consumption coming from renewables sources by 2020 is a challenging one. However, the recommendations detailed within this Route Map, if met, will ensure that offshore wind will make a significant contribution.

These recommendations charge not only the public sector but industry itself to take action. The Route Map rightly focuses on the short term (2010-2012) actions that need to be taken now to ensure that the necessary components are in place, to support the sector in reaching its full potential of an estimated GVA of £7.1bn and the creation of 28,277 jobs (indirect and induced employment would increase this figure) by 2020.

NEXT STEPS

Following publication of the Route Map, OWIG will continue with its programme of work, driven by the recommendations within the Route Map. OWIG will undertake a fundamental review of progress against the Route Map's objectives at the end of 2012.