SSE Renewables has appointed Sandie Lengden as project director of the 4.1GW Berwick Bank wind farm off east Scotland.
Lengden (pictured right) succeeds Alex Meredith (left) in the role and will be responsible for leading on the delivery of the recently consented offshore array in the outer Firth of Forth.
Meredith will meanwhile take up the position of director of development for onshore wind, solar and battery in the UK and Ireland.
SSE Renewables’ director of offshore development Maria Ryan said: “Sandie brings a wealth of experience in renewable energy infrastructure and project leadership.
“With a proven track record in managing complex energy projects, Sandie is well-placed to lead the project through its next critical phase as it prepares eligibility for participation in the UK’s Allocation Round 7 renewable energy auction and moves closer to a final investment decision and on to delivery.
“Over the past four years, Alex has steered the Berwick Bank project through a complex and evolving landscape, overcoming significant challenges with determination and unwavering commitment.
“His leadership has been instrumental in guiding the project through critical and challenging milestones culminating in (the) offshore array consent decision, which I sincerely thank him for.”
SSE’s director of onshore wind, solar and battery in UK&I Heather Donald added: “Alex takes up this key development role to deliver growth opportunities in onshore renewable technologies in GB and Ireland at an important time for our business.
“He will bring his wealth of development experience across offshore and onshore wind technologies, including most recently leading the Berwick Bank team for the last four years, to provide leadership and direction to the development, land and estates, and consents and environment teams within the onshore development team as well as to wider support functions.”