Viking was originally developed as a joint venture between SSE Renewables and Viking Energy Shetland LLP (VES) which represents the interests of the Shetland community.
In May 2019, agreement was reached that SSE Renewables would take the development forward including providing all future financing for the development and leading on construction and operations.
SSE Renewables is a leading developer and operator of renewable energy, headquartered in the UK and Ireland, with a growing presence internationally.
Part of SSE plc, the UK-listed energy infrastructure company, its strategy is to lead the transition to a net zero future through the world-class development, construction and operation of clean power assets across a diverse mix of renewable technologies.
SSE Renewables is investing around £7bn to 2027, or almost £4m a day on average, to support the delivery of SSE’s Net Zero Acceleration Programme to address climate change head on.
This includes plans to increase installed renewable energy capacity to around 9GW by 2027, including the delivery of the world’s largest offshore wind farm in construction.
SSE Renewables has a team of over 1,500 renewable energy professionals based across the UK, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, the Netherlands, and Japan, all committed to delivering the green energy the world needs now and in the future.
To find out more about SSE Renewables, please visit our dedicated webpage.
