The hope is that hundreds of jobs could be created over the next few years in a £18 billion investment bonanza.

The plan is the first step in developing a strategy for the creation of renewables infrastructure in Scotland.

Dundee’s inclusion as one of the sites was welcomed by city council leader Ken Guild and the Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce.

“I am very pleased Scottish Enterprise has chosen Dundee as one of the sites to receive renewables investment,” Cllr Guild said.

“The case has been made and continues to be made very strongly for Dundee to grow a sizeable renewables industry that will create jobs and opportunities.”

Dundee Renewables, a partnership between the council, Scottish Enterprise and Forth Ports, has been promoting the city’s advantages.

Alan Mitchell, chief executive of the chamber of commerce, believes the sector offers “massive opportunities”.

“I think Dundee port ticks all the boxes to be a key base for the incredibly exciting renewable energy sector,” he said.

“Huge investment is required in the coming years and Dundee and Angus have got to work together to maximise all the expertise in the area to take advantage of that.”

The Crown Estate, which owns the country’s coastal seabeds, last month granted energy companies the right to develop over 950 turbines.

It’s estimated capital expenditure for offshore wind projects in Scottish waters will total up to £18 billion in the next 10 years.

Adrian Gillespie, senior director of SE’s energy team, said, “Areas like Aberdeen and Fife already have excellent facilities and we are seeing new investment proposals being developed in a range of other sites.

“The further development of a first phase of locations is critical to Scotland establishing itself as a leading location for manufacturing and assembling wind turbines.

“The sheer scale of Scotland’s economic opportunity means we have to work quickly with our partners to develop the next stage of the plan, which will examine private and public sector investment opportunities.”