π Project Overview
Inch Cape is a 1.08 GW project off the Angus coast, developed by a partnership of Red Rock Renewables and TotalEnergies. It won a CfD in Allocation Round 4 in 2022 at Β£37.35/MWh β part of the same round that saw record volumes awarded at low prices. Located near the existing Seagreen wind farm and sharing grid infrastructure, it forms an important part of Scotland's growing offshore wind capacity.
Site Schematic
Schematic diagram β not to scale. Illustrative layout based on project specifications.
β‘ Key Facts
1,080 MW β 72 turbines off the Angus coast
Won CfD AR4 at Β£37.35/MWh β record pricing at the time
TotalEnergies acquired 70% stake from Red Rock in 2021
Shares grid corridor with Seagreen wind farm
~900,000 homes powered
π§ Technical Specifications
| Capacity (MW) | 1,080 MW |
| No. of turbines/units | 72 |
| Turbine / unit model | 15 MW class (TBC) |
| Unit capacity | 15 MW each |
| Foundation type | Monopile (XL) |
| Water depth | 25β60 m |
| Distance from shore | 15 km |
| Site area | 150 kmΒ² |
| Annual output | 4,000 GWh/year |
| Homes powered | 900,000 homes |
π Grid Connection & Infrastructure
| Grid connection point | Tealing substation, Angus β shared with Seagreen cluster |
| Voltage | 220 kV |
| CfD held | Yes β Allocation Round AR4Β£37.35/MWh (2012 prices) |
π’ Development & Ownership
| Developer | Red Rock Renewables / TotalEnergies |
| Owner / operator | Red Rock Renewables (30%) / TotalEnergies (70%) |
| Year consented | 2017 |
| Construction started | 2025 |
| Commissioned / target | 2028 |
| Location | North Sea, 15β22 km off the Angus coast, near Montrose |
| Region | North Sea (Scotland) |
| Coordinates | 56.65Β°N, 2.35Β°W |
π Project Timeline
πΏ Environmental & Planning
EIA included extensive seabird surveys for the Angus coast and sandeel surveys. The site is near the Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary SPA.