Petition launched against 2.3GW floating wind farm off Shetland
Petition launched against 2.3GW floating wind farm off Shetland | Windpower Monthly
A petition to halt development of the 2.3GW Arven floating wind farm, planned off the Shetland Islands in the UK, had secured 154 signatures by today (12 March) since its launch earlier this month. The wind farm is a joint development between Ocean Winds and Mainstream Renewable Power.
Local resident, Edna Stewart, launched the petition following a public engagement event hosted by Arven’s project team in late February.
Stewart raised concerns that the wind farm will adversely impact local marine life. The local community relies heavily on tourism and fishing as the area is renowned for orcas, seals and otters, as well as a range of fish and shellfish.
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