Opportunity for renewables as Hunterston granted special status

Part of Clydeport, Hunterston PARC makes up one of only 18 developments to be named as national developments under the new strategy. The sites are to be redeveloped with a focus on electricity generation from renewables as well as other uses for the port, research and development, and aquaculture sectors.

“The Hunterston campus is primed to play a leading role in meeting the challenge of a green economic recovery and making Scotland net-zero by 2045,” said James McSporran, director of Clydeport at Peel Ports Group.

Hunterston PARC hopes that the new status will help it forge ahead of new developments such as offshore wind, both fixed and floating, alternative fuels such as hydrogen and carbon capture.

The plans are the latest in a line of initiatives including a demonstration of Smart Green Shipping’s FastRig wind propulsion technology at Hunterston and a long-term deal with sub-sea cabling company XLCC for a major facility to include two factories, which could further generate 900 jobs.