The move also reinforces the firms commitment to developing the UK offshore wind industry
Prime Minister, David Cameron, said: “I warmly welcome Areva’s announcement today which is brilliant news for Scotland.
“Growth of the renewable energy sector isn’t just good for our environment, it’s good for our economy too, and with more renewable energy deployed under three years of this Coalition Government than under 13 years of the previous Government, the UK is now the world’s biggest offshore wind market.”