A large offshore wind farm said to be capable of powering half of Scotland's homes is set to be switched on today.
Ocean Winds’ Moray West offshore windfarm, will have the capacity to generate up 822MW of electricity - enough power for 1.3 million homes.
The facility, 13 miles off the coast of Buckie, will be switched on by Scottish secretary Ian Murray in a ceremony later today.
He said: "Investment like that being made by Ocean Winds is absolutely central to ensuring that Scotland and its workers benefit from the skilled jobs and economic growth that clean energy can bring."
Upon full power, Ocean Winds will become the largest offshore wind operator in Scotland, running two windfarms off the North-east coast and with a third in development.
Around 1,500 jobs were created during construction at the site which consists of 60 turbines each standing 256m (843ft) above the surface of the sea.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the project would take the UK closer to meeting its offshore wind targets.