MachairWind is at an early stage of identifying a potential offshore export cable corridor (ECC) that could connect the proposed windfarm to the electricity network.

The windfarm, if consented, would require subsea cables to export electricity from the windfarm to shore and ultimately into the UK’s grid infrastructure. It is anticipated that up to four offshore export cables, each up to approximately 180km in length, would be required.

Area of Search

We are now seeking local knowledge and views from fishers and other marine users in relation to the Area of Search for the proposed Export Cable Corridor. The area shown on the map below is not a proposed cable route but rather an Area of Search within which the ECC will be identified; this will be informed by stakeholder feedback, engineering constraints, and environmental considerations.

Any future corridor would be considerably smaller than the Area of Search shown.

We are looking to better understand fishing activity, navigation, seabed use and other marine interests within the Area of Search before potential route options are identified and refined.

How to Provide Feedback

There are several ways to share your views:

• Attend one of our public drop-in events and speak directly with the project team, as detailed below.

• Complete the online feedback form by Monday 4 January 2027 by clicking this link: MachairWind Offshore Windfarm - Proposed Export Cable Corridor – Fill in form

• Commercial fishers can also provide information through the Scottish Fishermen's Federation Horizon Watch platform: https://www.sff.co.uk/horizon-watch-downloads

• Email MachairWind’s Fisheries Liaison Officer, Zoe: zoe@brownmay.com

• Contact the project team directly via machairwind@scottishpower.com

Public Drop-in Events

Drop in at any time during the sessions below to learn more about the project and discuss the proposed export cable corridor with members of the project team.