Offshore Design Engineering (ODE) has been chosen as owner’s engineer for the up to 1500MW Irish offshore wind project Codling Wind Park.
ODE will work closely with client Codling Wind Park Ltd (CWPL), a 50:50 joint venture between Fred Olsen Renewables and EDF Renewables.
Initially planned as two separate wind farms, the now-combined Codling Wind Park is expected to span an area of around 125 square km, approximately 13-22 km off the County Wicklow coast, between Greystones and Wicklow Town.
The project is anticipated to have an installed capacity of 900-1500MW and will host up to 140 wind turbines.
A planning application is expected to be submitted in the first half of 2022.
As owner’s engineer, ODE will oversee the concept and feasibility development of the turbine foundations, onshore and offshore substation, and array cables for Codling Wind Park.
ODE will also provide a wider range of technical expertise as necessary in support of the project.
Rob Sheldon, engineering manager at Codling Wind Park Ltd, said: “We are delighted to be working with ODE as owner’s engineer.
“The breadth and depth of their offshore wind experience and technical expertise will be critical support for Codling Wind Park as it progresses to the next phase in the development.”
ODE director David Robertson added: “The achievement of this contract is testament to the engineering knowledge and capabilities of the ODE Renewables team.
“We are looking forward to entering the Irish offshore wind market for the first time, particularly on such a milestone project as Codling Wind Park.”