Renewables operator RES has won three contracts to asset manage wind farms totalling 98MW in the UK and Ireland.
RES will manage the operational 24MW West Durham project for ESB in north-east England and the 46MW Crossdykes plant for Muirhall Energy in Dumfries and Galloway once it becomes operational next year.
A third deal covers NTR’s 28MW Bunnyconnellan wind farm in County Mayo, Ireland.
RES head of asset management Darren Cook said: “Our reputation for renewable asset management continues to grow at pace and agreeing three new contracts is further validation of our world-class expertise and track record of maximising the potential of wind, solar and energy storage projects.
“Our commitment to unlocking extra value from every renewable asset isn’t just good news for our partners, it is great news for consumers as cheaper renewable energy is the best way to drive down the overall cost of power while reducing our carbon emissions.”
ESB asset management engineer Alan Jones said: “RES has been able to demonstrate an impressive track record on improving the performance of renewable assets it manages, and we’re looking forward to seeing the results of how they apply their expertise in the coming years.”
Muirhall senior technical asset manager from Sean MacDougall said: “Crossdykes is set to be one of the first subsidy-free onshore wind farms developed and that requires the site to be operated as efficiently as possible.
“A comprehensive and wide-ranging proposal made RES the ideal partner to manage what will be one of the most important wind farms to be developed in the UK to date.”
NTR senior asset manager Kieran Tubridy said: “Following a competitive tender process we are very pleased to appoint RES to provide asset management services on Bunnyconnellen wind farm.
“RES’ experience and expertise will help to ensure that the project delivers industry best practice health and safety, commercial and technical performance.”
The contracts bring the total number of assets managed by RES to 92 with a combined capacity of 1396MW.