Viking expects to create around 35 direct new jobs during the operational lifetime of the wind farm and is committed to the training of local people and apprentices and supporting local schools and colleges to encourage STEM careers. Scottish firm RJ McLeod was appointed principal contractor in July 2020 and is in advanced talks with the local supply chain and has already begun direct recruitment locally.
It is expected that over 400 jobs will be created during construction with multiple supply and sub-contract opportunities for local businesses. Viking brings direct benefits to the community. In July 2020 Ofgem approved the Final Needs Case for the 600MW HVDC transmission link connecting Shetland to the GB mainland.
The wind farm underpins the Shetland HVDC link and unlock Shetland’s wider renewable energy potential, delivering Shetland’s future security of electricity supply and helping to decarbonise Shetland’s oil and gas sector. Viking will deliver significant social and economic benefits to Shetland at a time of great economic challenge and uncertainty. "Viking – For a green recovery in Shetland" The project will support the island’s, Scottish and wider UK supply chains during delivery, creating around 400 jobs at peak construction with a further 35 full-time local operation and maintenance jobs throughout its life.Ĭonstruction is planned to scale up in the second half of 2020, providing an immediate boost to the green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and supporting the UK and Scotland’s commitments to net zero emissions by 20 respectively. In June 2020, SSE Renewables took a final investment decision to proceed with Viking wind farm in a £580m investment step which will drive forward a green economic recovery in Shetland. A revised application was consented again by Scottish Ministers in May 2019, following approval by Shetland Islands Council in December 2018. The original consent for the wind farm was approved by Scottish Ministers in 2012, following a decision by Shetland Islands Council not to object in 2010. When complete in 2024, it will be the UK’s largest onshore wind farm in terms of annual electricity output^, playing a crucial role in contributing towards the UK and Scotland’s net zero targets. Viking wind farm will be a 103-turbine, 443MW onshore wind farm that will harness the excellent wind conditions in the Shetland Islands to be capable of producing enough energy to power the equivalent of almost half a million homes, including every home in Shetland*.
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