Spectacular cliffs, deep fjords, a rugged island world – the Scottish coast has a lot to offer in terms of landscape. However, what makes tourists happy is a disadvantage when it comes to the country’s energy transition: In many places, the sea quickly becomes too deep to be able to set up offshore wind turbines there. Unlike in the shallow German Bight, for example, wind energy has so far only played a minor role in the waters around Scotland.
Wind energy off Scotland: How wind turbines learn to swim – Knowledge
