Engineering firm Kent has been awarded a design contract from SSE Renewables for the 4100MW for Berwick Bank project off east Scotland.
Kent’s scope is to complete two multidiscipline concept designs for the offshore substation platforms (OSPs), delivering designs for options of both larger capacity OSPs and smaller OSPs of the same total capacity.
Under the agreement, Kent will provide the complete service required to deliver the concept designs, encompassing project and engineering management and technical delivery for structures and architectural, high voltage electrical system design, safety, and various facilities disciplines.
The Company has also been commissioned to provide the substructure concept designs for the Berwick Bank Project with SSE Renewables.
This includes substructure and foundation designs for wind turbine generators (WTGs) and OSPs across the site in the Firth of Forth.
The concept designs will support supply chain engagement and further project development, considering both piled and suction caisson foundation options, along with options for transportation and installation of the jacket substructures.
Kent’s director of offshore wind Cerianne Cummings said: “Kent’s long-standing relationship with SSE began in 2001 with the first studies into a 500MW Beatrice windfarm for the Talisman Energy/SSE joint venture.
“As we’ve demonstrated in the 20 years that have passed, we will continue to support SSE Renewables as they strive towards their goals, creating and delivering projects that we can all be proud of.
“We look forward to hopefully nurturing our relationship for the next 20 years.”