Westray Tidal Array – Public Consultation Event

Orbital Marine Power is developing plans for the Westray Tidal Array in the Westray Firth, Orkney. The project would involve installing around 70 floating tidal turbines, generating up to 170 MW of renewable electricity. The development would also involve moorings, seabed anchors and inter-array and electrical export cables.

Before submitting any applications, a Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) is being conducted to inform local communities, stakeholders and other interested parties and to gather views on the proposals.

Public Consultation Event

A public drop-in event is scheduled to provide project details and allow direct engagement with the project team:

Date and time: Thursday 11 June 2026, 2:00–8:00 pm

Venue: Friends Room, St Magnus Centre, Palace Rd., Kirkwall

You may attend at any time within the stated hours. Project team members will be available to answer questions and discuss the proposals. For attendees unable to travel to Kirkwall, arrangements can be made to provide information or arrange a call or meeting.

How to find out more or share your views

• Email: westray@orbitalmarine.com
• Post: Orbital Marine Power, Innovation Centre – Orkney, Hatston Pier Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1ZL
• Telephone: 01856 851 641
• Deadline for comments: 13 July 2026

Important notes: Comments submitted at this stage are directed to the project team and do not constitute formal representations to Scottish Ministers. If an application is submitted, a further opportunity to make formal representations will be provided at that stage.

The formal PAC notice has been published in accordance with the Marine Licensing (Pre-application Consultation) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 and is publicly available as part of the consultation materials.