Consultancy Natural Power has been appointed by EDF Renewables and ESB to act as the control point for the 450MW Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm, which is currently under construction in the Firth of Forth in Scotland.
Natural Power’s ControlCentre will provide NnG with out of hours system monitoring as well as HV network and control point services to support the offshore development.
Natural Power ControlCentre head Kevin Armstrong said: “It’s fantastic to be able to support this significant project in Scottish waters.
“Our ControlCentre team will be leveraging our well-established links to the National Grid to ensure the smooth and safe delivery of this fantastic project.”
NnG Offshore Wind electrical systems manager Stewart Ogg said: “We are delighted that Natural Power will soon be providing vital control point services for the NnG offshore wind farm.
“The ControlCentre team will play a crucial role in liaising with the National Grid as well as remotely monitoring the site, and we look forward to working closely with them to ensure NnG delivers 450MW of clean energy to consumers.”
Natural Power’s ControlCentre provides services to 125 wind, solar, storage, and HV infrastructure projects, remotely managing assets for clients 24/7, 365 days a year.